ring
Translation
to ring, to call, to phone
Examples
The doorbell is ringing.
The doorbell is ringing.
I will ring you later.
I will ring you later.
His ears were ringing after the concert.
His ears were ringing after the concert.
Grammar Patterns
(no object) to make a sound The phone is ringing.
((sb.)) to telephone (sb.) I'll ring you tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (sound) chime, toll; (call) phone, call
Etymology
From Old English 'hringan', meaning to sound or clash.
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular forms: ring, rang, rung. Think of a bell swinging: 'ring-rang-rung'.