C1verb 2K

Echo

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈekəʊ/","/ˈekəʊz/","/ˈekəʊd/","/ˈekəʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈekəʊ/","/ˈekəʊz/","/ˈekəʊd/","/ˈekəʊɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Echo

if a sound echoes, it is reflected off a wall, the side of a mountain, etc. so that you can hear it again

In simple words: A sound that is reflected and heard again.

Echo in a sentence

• The sound of her voice echoed through the empty hall.
• When he shouted into the canyon, his words echoed back at him.
• The phrase echoed the sentiments expressed in the earlier speech.
• His feelings of doubt echoed those of many beginners.
• The news of the victory echoed across the nation, reaching every corner.

How to use Echo

Used to describe sound that repeats. Commonly used in both everyday conversation and in formal contexts, like science or poetry. Less appropriate in informal settings when referring to thoughts or feelings.

Grammar pattern

echo + object

Memory hint

Think of 'eco' — when you shout into a canyon, the 'eco' sounds back.

Related words

Collocations with Echo

• faintly
• slightly
• softly
• seem to
• across
• around
• round
• faintly
• slightly
• softly
• seem to
• across
• around
• round
• exactly
• widely
• clearly
• seem to

Synonyms for Echo

• reverberate
• reverberate

Opposites of Echo

• silence
• quiet
• muteness

Common mistakes with Echo

• Confusing 'echo' with 'reflection' — 'echo' refers only to sound.
• Using 'echo' as a verb without an object — it should have something that echoes.
• Mixing up 'echo' with 'reverb' — 'reverb' refers to sound reverberation, while 'echo' is specific.

Frequently asked questions about Echo

What does Echo mean?

A sound that is reflected and heard again.

What is the definition of Echo?

if a sound echoes, it is reflected off a wall, the side of a mountain, etc. so that you can hear it again

How do you use Echo in a sentence?

The sound of her voice echoed through the empty hall.

Can you give another example of Echo?

When he shouted into the canyon, his words echoed back at him.

What are synonyms for Echo?

Common alternatives include reverberate, reverberate.

What is the opposite of Echo?

Opposite meanings include silence, quiet, muteness.

What words go with Echo?

It commonly pairs with faintly, slightly, softly, seem to, across, around, round, faintly, slightly, softly, seem to, across, around, round, exactly, widely, clearly, seem to.

What are common mistakes when using Echo?

Confusing 'echo' with 'reflection' — 'echo' refers only to sound. Using 'echo' as a verb without an object — it should have something that echoes. Mixing up 'echo' with 'reverb' — 'reverb' refers to sound reverberation, while 'echo' is specific.

How do you pronounce Echo?

US: /["/ˈekəʊ/","/ˈekəʊz/","/ˈekəʊd/","/ˈekəʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈekəʊ/","/ˈekəʊz/","/ˈekəʊd/","/ˈekəʊɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Echo?

Used to describe sound that repeats. Commonly used in both everyday conversation and in formal contexts, like science or poetry. Less appropriate in informal settings when referring to thoughts or feelings.

What CEFR level is Echo?

"Echo" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.