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reverb

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːrb/

KK: /ˈriːvɜːrb/

noun
Definition

A sound effect that makes music or voices echo, creating a sense of space or depth.


Example

The song sounded much better with the added reverb, giving it a fuller sound.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard the new song with that amazing reverb effect?
Sloth B
Yeah, it really makes the vocals stand out!
Sloth A
I love how it creates such a rich sound with the reverb.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It adds a whole new dimension to the music.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
echo
resonance
reflection
Antonyms
silence
stillness
quiet
transitive verb
Definition

To cause a sound to echo or resonate repeatedly.


Example

The sound engineer decided to reverb the music track to give it more depth.


Tense Forms

Past: reverbed

Past Participle: reverbed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear how the sound reverb in that concert hall was amazing?
Sloth B
Yeah, it made the music feel so much richer and fuller.
Sloth A
I want to learn how to reverb my recordings like that.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Reverb is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "verberare" (meaning to beat or strike). The word describes the effect of sound being reflected back, as if it is being struck again.

Memory Tip

Think of sound that is 'struck again' — 're-' means again, and 'verberare' means to beat. This helps you remember that reverb refers to sound reflecting back.

Visually Confused Words
preverb
reiver
reaver
verb
preverbal
ever
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
echo
resound
ring
Antonyms
silence
dampen
muffle