resound
|re-sound|
B2
/rɪˈzaʊnd/
echoing sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'resound' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resonare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'sonare' meant 'to sound.'
Historical Evolution
'resonare' transformed into the Old French word 'resoner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resound' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sound again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to echo or reverberate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to fill a place with sound; to echo or reverberate.
The hall resounded with applause.
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Verb 2
to be filled with sound; to resonate.
The forest resounded with the calls of birds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39