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bell vs chime

chime vs bell

bell and chime both are nouns.

bell and chime both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bell Yes No Yes No
chime Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bell and chime are synonyms defined as:
  • bell and chime: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
Other synonyms of bell include gong.
bell (noun) chime (noun)
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
the flared opening of a tubular device
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
the sound of a bell being struck
the shape of a bell
(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
bell (verb) chime (verb)
attach a bell to emit a sound
Difference between bell and chime

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