English

echo

ˈekoʊ, ˈek.oʊ
Meaning: to echo; to repeat
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈek.oʊ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base echo
3rd person singular present echoes
Present participle echoing
Past echoed
Will future will echo
Going-to future going to echo
Imperative negative don't echo / do not echo

Example sentences

His voice echoed through the hall.
His voice echoed through the hall.
The chatter of the monkeys echoed through the jungle.
The chatter of the monkeys echoed through the jungle.

Usage Notes

Used when a sound repeats because it hits a surface and returns. It can also mean to repeat someone else's words or ideas.

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