echo

noun
UK: /ˈek.əʊ/
US: /ˈek.oʊ/

  1. A sound that repeats after you speak.

    1. I heard an echo in the cave. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mountains created a strong echo when we shouted. [ ] [ ]

  2. A repetition or close parallel of something that has already happened or been said.

    1. Her words were an echo of his thoughts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The design of the new building is an echo of older styles. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

repetition reverberation reflection imitation repeat reproduce mirror reflect
echo verb

  1. To repeat a sound.

    1. My voice echoed in the empty room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sound of the gunshot echoed through the valley. [ ] [ ]

  2. To repeat or imitate someone else's words, actions, or ideas.

    1. He just echoes everything his boss says. [ ] [ ]
    2. The policy changes echo the recommendations of the committee. [ ] [ ]
echo adjective

  1. To repeat or reverberate.

    1. The halls were echo with music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stage seemed echo with his energetic performance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "echo" in English means: A sound that repeats after you speak., A repetition or close parallel of something that has already happened or been said..

The phonetic transcription of "echo" is /ˈek.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈek.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "echo": repetition, reverberation, reflection, imitation, repeat, reproduce, mirror, reflect.

Example usage of "echo": "I heard an echo in the cave.". More examples on the page.