pinged

ping

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ping]
- /pɪŋ/
- /pɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ping]
- /pɪŋ/

Definitions of pinged word

verb without object pinged to produce a sharp sound like that of a bullet striking a sheet of metal. 1
verb with object pinged Computers. to send an echo-request packet to (an IP address) and use the echo reply to determine whether another computer on the network is operational and the speed at which the data is being transferred. 1
verb with object pinged to make contact with (someone) by sending a brief electronic message, as a text message: The design team should ping marketing to set up a meeting next week. Ping me when you arrive, and I’ll meet you at the door. 1
noun pinged a pinging sound. 1
noun pinged an infrasonic or ultrasonic sound wave created by sonar in echolocation. 1
noun pinged an acoustic signal transmitted to indicate a location: Rescue crews were able to follow the ping and locate the flight recorder. 1

See all 8 definitions of pinged

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Origin of pinged

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; imitative

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Parts of speech for Pinged

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pinged

pinged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pinged

verb pinged

flicked — a sudden light blow or tap, as with a whip or the finger: She gave the horse a flick with her riding crop.
noised — Simple past tense and past participle of noise.

All 2 Synonyms of pinged

Antonyms for pinged

noun pinged

impinged — to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life.

Just one Antonym for pinged