Meaning of the word echoes in English

What does echoes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

echoes

US /ˈek.oʊz/
UK /ˈek.əʊz/

Noun

1.

a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener

Example:
The cave produced strange echoes when we shouted.
The echoes of the bell faded into the distance.
2.

a close parallel or repetition of an idea, feeling, or style

Example:
His new book contains echoes of his earlier works.
The current political climate has strong echoes of the 1930s.

Verb

1.

to be repeated or reflected as an echo

Example:
His words still echo in my mind.
The sound of the gunshot echoed through the valley.
2.

to repeat or imitate (an idea, feeling, or style)

Example:
The new policy echoes the government's previous stance.
Her latest novel echoes the themes of her first book.
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