English · Common Verbs
ringing
/ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
[/ˈrɪŋɪŋ/]
present participle of ring
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'ring': making a bell-like sound, happening now.
Example
My ears are still ringing from the loud concert we attended in the city last night.
My ears are still ringing from the loud concert we attended in the city last night.
Etymology
From Old English 'hringan' (to ring) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be an adjective or noun.