Definition

To make a sound that is repeated or reflected back, often in a way that can be heard again.

Example

The mountains echoed with the sound of our voices.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear how the sound echoed in that cave yesterday?

Yeah, it was amazing! It made everything feel so alive.

I know, right? I love how sounds can echo like that.

It really adds to the whole experience of being there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again, or a similar effect in other contexts, such as a repetition of an idea or feeling.

Example

The mountains created an echo that made our voices sound much louder.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how your voice creates an echo in the mountains?

Yeah, it’s really cool to hear it bounce back at you!

I love how it makes everything feel more alive when you hear that echo.

Definition

To repeat a sound by reflecting it off a surface, or to imitate something that has been said or done.

Example

The mountains echoed our laughter as we hiked through the valley.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear how the singer echoed those classic songs last night?

Yeah, it was amazing how well he did that!

I felt like he echoed the emotions of the original artists perfectly.

Root Explanation

Echo → It originates from the Greek word 'ēkhō' (ἠχώ), meaning sound or voice. In mythology, Echo was a nymph who could only repeat the last words spoken to her, which connects to the idea of sound reflecting back.

Memory Tip

Imagine a voice that 'repeats' what you say — that's what an echo does, reflecting sound back to you.

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