English dictionary
echo
nounPronunciation
ˈɛkəʊ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an imitation or repetition
noun
- a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.
noun
- the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
noun
- a reflected television or radio or radar beam
noun
- a reply that repeats what has just been said
verb
- to say again or imitate
verb
- ring or echo with sound
verb
- bring to mind
Example sentences
the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life
his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau
Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man
she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
followers echoing the cries of their leaders
the hall resounded with laughter
His words echoed John F. Kennedy