bell

Bell Meaning in Bengali: ঘণ্টা, বেল, কলহল, কলহল করা, কলহল করানো (noun, verb, noun, verb, verb)

Definition of Bell

(noun, verb)

A bell is a hollow instrument made of metal or other hard material that produces a ringing sound when struck or shaken. It is typically used to signal or announce something, such as the start or end of an event, the arrival of someone, or an emergency situation. Bells can also be found in musical instruments, such as the bell of a trumpet or the bell-like sound produced by a xylophone.

Bell Synonyms

(noun)

  • Chime – ঘণ্টা (noun)
  • Gong – ঘণ্টা (noun)
  • Ring – ঘণ্টা (noun)
  • Toll – ঘণ্টা (noun)
  • Peal – ঘণ্টা (noun)

Bell Antonyms

(noun)

  • Silence – শান্তি (noun)
  • Quiet – শান্তি (noun)
  • Stillness – শান্তি (noun)
  • Hush – শান্তি (noun)
  • Muteness – শান্তি (noun)

Origin of Bell

The word “bell” originated from the Old English word “belle” or “bella,” which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word “bellō” meaning “to roar, to sound.” The use of bells dates back to ancient times, with archaeological evidence suggesting that bells were used in China as early as 2000 BCE. Bells have since become an integral part of various cultures and traditions around the world.

Nearby Words

  • Bellboy – noun
  • Bellwether – noun
  • Belladonna – noun
  • Bellflower – noun
  • Bellhop – noun

Bell in Literature Quotes

“For whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.” – John Donne (যার জন্য ঘণ্টা বাজছে, সেই জন্য বাজছে।)

“I heard the bells on Christmas Day, their old, familiar carols play.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (আমি শুনেছি বড়দিনের ঘণ্টা, তাদের পুরানো, পরিচিত ক্যারোল বাজছে।)

Bell Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: ঘণ্টা
  • Hindi: घंटी
  • Nepali: घण्टा
  • Urdu: گھنٹی
  • Tamil: மணி
  • Telugu: గంట
  • Arabic: جرس
  • Chinese: 铃
  • Japanese: ベル
  • Russian: колокол

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