knell (Meaning)

Wordnet

knell (n)

the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something

Wordnet

knell (v)

ring as in announcing death

make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

Webster

knell (n.)

The stoke of a bell tolled at a funeral or at the death of a person; a death signal; a passing bell; hence, figuratively, a warning of, or a sound indicating, the passing away of anything.

To sound as a knell; especially, to toll at a death or funeral; hence, to sound as a warning or evil omen.

Webster

knell (v. t.)

To summon, as by a knell.

Synonyms & Antonyms of knell

knell Sentence Examples

  1. The church bell's knell echoed through the valley, summoning the faithful to prayer.
  2. The mournful knell of the bell tolled somberly, marking the passing of a beloved community member.
  3. The knell of doom reverberated through the air, warning of impending disaster.
  4. The poet's words rang with a knell of despair, reflecting the hopelessness of humanity.
  5. The ship's bell tolled a lonely knell, signaling its departure from port.
  6. The fire bell's knell pierced the night air, alerting residents to the danger.
  7. The clock's knell marked the midnight hour, sending a chill down the spine.
  8. The knell of the New Year's bell filled the streets with a sense of excitement and anticipation.
  9. The knell of the bell seemed to hang in the air, creating a moment of solemn reflection.
  10. The ringing of the knell carried a message of hope and renewal, symbolizing the start of a new chapter.

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the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something, ring as in announcing death, make (bells) ring, often for the purposes

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The church bell's knell echoed through the valley, summoning the faithful to prayer.

The mournful knell of the bell tolled somberly, marking the passing of a beloved community member.

The knell of doom reverberated through the air, warning of impending disaster.

The poet's words rang with a knell of despair, reflecting the hopelessness of humanity.