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ringing vs ring

ring vs ringing

ringing and ring both are nouns.

ringing is not a verb while ring is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ringing Yes No No No
ring Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ringing and ring are synonyms defined as:
  • ringing and ring: the sound of a bell ringing
Other synonyms of ringing include tintinnabulation.
ringing (noun) ring (noun)
having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
the giving of a ring as a token of engagement a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
the sound of a bell ringing a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
a characteristic sound
the sound of a bell ringing
an association of criminals
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
a toroidal shape
ringing (verb) ring (verb)
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
sound loudly and sonorously
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
ring or echo with sound
Difference between ringing and ring

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