Definition of Chime
Chime
chime
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a clear and melodious sound, such as that produced by ringing or striking bells;
e.g. I heard the chime of the bells, which told me that it was five o'clock.
(noun)
some instrument such as a bell or a metal tube or bar that is tuned to a particular sound/pitch and used to produce musical sounds when struck, often as part of a set of such instruments;
e.g. There was a small bug on the wind chime outside my house.
(noun)
a state of harmony or agreement;
e.g. They were all in chime as to what they would do next.
(verb)
to make a musical ringing sound by or as if by striking, or to cause such a sound to be made, especially to indicate the time;
e.g. She heard the clock chime eight o'clock just as she was leaving the house.
(verb)
to be in agreement with something or someone, to act in harmony;
e.g. He will chime in with additional facts to support my point.
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