Meaning of "ring" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RING

Old English hring; related to Old Norse hringr.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF RING

ring  [rɪŋ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RING

Ring is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb ring in English.

WHAT DOES RING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ring

Ring may refer to: ▪ Ring, a decorative ornament worn on fingers, toes, or around the arm or neck...

Definition of ring in the English dictionary

The first definition of ring in the dictionary is a circular band usually of a precious metal, esp gold, often set with gems and worn upon the finger as an adornment or as a token of engagement or marriage. Other definition of ring is any object or mark that is circular in shape. Ring is also a circular path or course.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO RING

PRESENT

Present

I ring

you ring

he/she/it rings

we ring

you ring

they ring

Present continuous

I am ringing

you are ringing

he/she/it is ringing

we are ringing

you are ringing

they are ringing

Present perfect

I have rung

you have rung

he/she/it has rung

we have rung

you have rung

they have rung

Present perfect continuous

I have been ringing

you have been ringing

he/she/it has been ringing

we have been ringing

you have been ringing

they have been ringing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I rang

you rang

he/she/it rang

we rang

you rang

they rang

Past continuous

I was ringing

you were ringing

he/she/it was ringing

we were ringing

you were ringing

they were ringing

Past perfect

I had rung

you had rung

he/she/it had rung

we had rung

you had rung

they had rung

Past perfect continuous

I had been ringing

you had been ringing

he/she/it had been ringing

we had been ringing

you had been ringing

they had been ringing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will ring

you will ring

he/she/it will ring

we will ring

you will ring

they will ring

Future continuous

I will be ringing

you will be ringing

he/she/it will be ringing

we will be ringing

you will be ringing

they will be ringing

Future perfect

I will have rung

you will have rung

he/she/it will have rung

we will have rung

you will have rung

they will have rung

Future perfect continuous

I will have been ringing

you will have been ringing

he/she/it will have been ringing

we will have been ringing

you will have been ringing

they will have been ringing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would ring

you would ring

he/she/it would ring

we would ring

you would ring

they would ring

Conditional continuous

I would be ringing

you would be ringing

he/she/it would be ringing

we would be ringing

you would be ringing

they would be ringing

Conditional perfect

I would have ring

you would have ring

he/she/it would have ring

we would have ring

you would have ring

they would have ring

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been ringing

you would have been ringing

he/she/it would have been ringing

we would have been ringing

you would have been ringing

they would have been ringing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you ring
we let´s ring
you ring

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to ring

Past participle

rung

Present Participle

ringing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «RING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «ring» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of ring

arena · association · band · buzz · cabal · call · cartel · cell · chime · circle · circuit · circumscribe · circus · clang · clique · combine · coterie · crew · ding · echo · encircle · enclose · enclosure · encompass · field · firm · gang · gird · girdle · ground · group · halo · hoop · jingle · junta · knell · knot · loop · mob · organization · peal · phone · phone call · reach · resonate · resound · reverberate · rink · round · sound · surround · syndicate · telephone · tinkle · toll

TRANSLATION OF RING

Find out the translation of ring to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of ring from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ring» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 铃声
• Translator English - Spanish: anillo
• English: ring
• Translator English - Hindi: अंगूठी
• Translator English - Arabic: رَنِيـن
• Translator English - Russian: кольцо
• Translator English - Portuguese: anel
• Translator English - Bengali: রিং
• Translator English - French: bague
• Translator English - Malay: Cincin
• Translator English - German: Ring
• Translator English - Japanese: 鳴らすこと
• Translator English - Korean: 반지
• Translator English - Javanese: Ring
• Translator English - Vietnamese: tiếng chuông
• Translator English - Tamil: மோதிரம்
• Translator English - Marathi: अंगठी
• Translator English - Turkish: halka
• Translator English - Italian: anello
• Translator English - Polish: pierścień
• Translator English - Ukrainian: каблучка
• Translator English - Romanian: inel
• Translator English - Greek: δαχτυλίδι
• Translator English - Afrikaans: ring
• Translator English - Swedish: ring
• Translator English - Norwegian: ring

10 QUOTES WITH «RING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ring.

1

Jeffrey Archer

I was allowed to ring the bell for five minutes until everyone was in assembly. It was the beginning of power.

2

Enid Bagnold

In marriage there are no manners to keep up, and beneath the wildest accusations no real criticism. Each is familiar with that ancient child in the other who may erupt again. We are not ridiculous to ourselves. We are ageless. That is the luxury of the wedding ring.

3

Frank Bruno

Boxing is a buzz, but I went into it to make a living. I wasn't going to go into the ring and get punched in the head for the fun of it.

4

Frank Bruno

But when you actually go in the ring, it's a very lonely and scary place. It's just you and the other guy.

5

Raymond Burr

I once had a long relationship with a lady, and wherever I went in the world, if I saw something she would look great in, a gown or gloves or a ring, I always knew what color she liked most. I knew her size, what material she appreciated most, and I spent the whole time buying gifts for her. And I loved her very much.

6

Miguel Cotto

I just think about the fight and what can happen. In the ring, It's my time to shine in front of everyone.

7

Tony Curtis

I can't sit around and wait for the telephone to ring.

8

Antonio Davis

I've never had a chance to go to the Finals, and I don't have a ring - and that would be the only thing that would get me to think about it.

9

Wendy Davis

When I first put my hat in the ring, several very tried and true and loyal Democratic activists from our community said, 'What? She's not a Democrat. She's a Republican.' I took that as a compliment, you know, that people didn't necessarily know what my ideology might be because I wasn't driven by that.

10

Nonito Donaire

I was always scared in the amateurs, but the minute I got in the ring it was like another person took over. I become more vicious. In there I love to hurt people. Outside I can't hurt a bug.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RING»

Discover the use of ring in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ring and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Ringu

Journalist Kazayuki Asakawa's investigation into the sudden deaths of four teenagers from heart failure leads to an isolated cabin containing a videotape warning of death in seven days unless certain, now missing, instructions are not ...

Kōji Suzuki, 2004

A Quest of Heroes (Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring):

Book #2 in the series, A MARCH OF KINGS, is now available, too. “Grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go....This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning.

Morgan Rice, 2012

Divide and Conquer

When thousands of Viking warriors descend on medieval Paris, Dak is captured and forced to work with the invaders while Sera and Riq defend the city, a situation that places them on opposing sides.

Carrie Ryan, 2012

Introduction to Ring Theory

Most parts of algebra have undergone great changes and advances in recent years, perhaps none more so than ring theory. In this volume, Paul Cohn provides a clear and structured introduction to the subject.

Paul M. Cohn, 2000

The Bling Ring: How a Gang of Fame-Obsessed Teens Ripped Off ...

The true story that inspired the Sofia Coppola film Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson: robbed.

Nancy Jo Sales, 2013

Commutative Ring Theory

This book explores commutative ring theory, an important a foundation for algebraic geometry and complex analytical geometry.

H. Matsumura, 1989

A March of Kings (Book #2 in the Sorcerer's Ring)

It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. It is 60,000 words. Book #3 in the series will be published soon.

Morgan Rice, 2013

The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord ...

The first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the ...

J.R.R. Tolkien, 2012

Infinity Ring Book 3: The Trap Door

The multi-platform adventure through time continues!

Lisa McMann, 2013

The Monster's Ring

A timid boy, eager to frighten the school bully on Halloween night, acquires a magic ring and the power to change himself into a hideous monster.

Bruce Coville, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ring is used in the context of the following news items.

Jimmy Fallon -- I Love My Wife BUT Wedding Ring Ain't Goin' Back …

Fallon -- who almost lost his ring finger last month in a freak kitchen accident -- told our photog there's still a place on his body for the ring ... just not his hand. «TMZ.com, Jul 15»

Patriots players receive Super Bowl rings

Continuing a tradition from past Super Bowl victories, Patriots owner Robert Kraft hosted a ceremony for the team Sunday to award them rings from Super Bowl ... «Boston Globe, Jun 15»

Ruby set in platinum ring with diamonds sold for €27m

A rare Burmese ruby set in a platinum ring with diamonds has sold for €27 million, setting a world auction record for any ruby and for any stone by Cartier, ... «Irish Times, May 15»

Missing wedding ring found in dog poop, returned to owner

SITKA, Alaska — An Alaska woman suspected her family's dog snatched her wedding ring, but she couldn't find proof — until the diamond-encrusted platinum ... «New York Post, Apr 15»

Nicki Minaj engaged to Meek Mill: see the ring

Congratulations are in order for Nicki Minaj! The Starships hit-maker is engaged to her rapper boyfriend Meek Mill. Nicki, who has been dating Meek for roughly ... «hellomagazine.com, Apr 15»

Inside Fort Hoods Prostitution Ring

Jane was one of at least two subordinate soldiers that McQueen folded into his prostitution ring, according a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Army's Criminal ... «Daily Beast, Mar 15»

WW2 pilot's wedding ring returned to sister after 70 years

The 92-year-old sister of a World War Two pilot who went missing in action has been reunited with his wedding ring after more than 70 years. Flt Sgt John ... «BBC News, Mar 15»

Hundreds join Muslim "ring of peace" at Oslo synagogue

OSLO, Norway -- More than 1,000 people formed a "ring of peace" Saturday outside Oslo's main synagogue at the initiative of a group of young Muslims. «CBS News, Feb 15»

Widow places diamond ring in Salvation Army kettle

The woman, who did not identify herself, donated her wedding ring and ... The donation was accompanied by a note explaining that the rings were left as a ... «WCVB Boston, Dec 14»

Mickey Rourke wins on return to boxing ring at age of 62

The Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring on Friday at the age ... He hinted that the return to the ring has helped him cope with unspecified ... «The Guardian, Nov 14»