ring
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A small circular band, usually made of metal, worn on a finger.
Usage notes
Ring is also a verb meaning to make the sound of a bell, an unrelated sense of the same word.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He proposed with a _____ he had saved up for all year."
Answer: ring
In your own words, what does "ring" mean?
A small circular band, usually made of metal, worn on a finger.
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