gonged

gong

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawng, gong]
- /gɔŋ, gɒŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gawng, gong]
- /gɔŋ, gɒŋ/

Definitions of gonged word

noun gonged a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head. 1
noun gonged a shallow bell sounded by a hammer operated electrically or mechanically: The fire-alarm system will automatically sound the gong. 1
noun gonged (in a clock or watch) a rod or wire, either straight or bent into a spiral, on which the time is struck. 1
noun gonged British Slang. a medal or military decoration. 1
verb without object gonged to sound as a gong does; ring, chime, or reverberate. 1
noun gonged Simple past tense and past participle of gong. 1

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Origin of gonged

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < Malay, Javanese: any suspended bossed and rimmed gong; presumably imitative

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Parts of speech for Gonged

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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gonged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for gonged

noun gonged

awarded — to give as due or merited; assign or bestow: to award prizes.
honored — of, relating to, or noting honor.
titled — of or relating to a title: the title story in a collection.
alarmed — If someone is alarmed, they feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
belled — the cry of a rutting stag or hunting dog.

All 7 Synonyms of gonged