echo
Meaning
An echo is a reflected sound that arrives at the listener after a brief delay, often creating a distinct auditory phenomenon that can enhance or alter the perception of the original sound, particularly in acoustically resonant environments. In a broader m
💡 While "echo" primarily refers to sound, it is important to distinguish between its literal and metaphorical uses, as the latter can lead to misunderstandings in discussions about social dynamics or media influence.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
entered
the
empty
gallery
and
paused
,
attentive
to
how
the
architecture
sustained
sound
.
When
she
spoke
a
single
word
,
an
echo
returned
,
layering
the
original
voice
and
making
the
room
feel
larger
than
its
measurements
suggested
.
That
subtle
reverberation
shifted
her
perception
of
distance
:
familiar
corners
seemed
more
remote
and
thin
shadows
acquired
a
softer
edge
.
She
moved
slowly
across
the
marble
floor
to
test
whether
the
ambient
noise
would
attenuate
the
effect
,
noting
how
footsteps
and
the
faint
hum
of
the
heating
system
blended
with
the
reflected
sound
.
By
the
time
she
left
,
the
spatial
nuance
of
the
gallery
felt
intimate
and
defined
,
as
if
the
echo
had
taught
her
the
room's
secrets
.
Common Phrases
auditory echo
cultural echo
echo chamber
Synonyms
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