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The correct spelling is echoes.

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noun

Say it like: Ech-oes

The correct spelling is echoes. A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer. For example: "Sid echoed his father's point of view."

Usage Examples

Sid echoed his father's point of view.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.
  2. 2.An utterance repeating what has just been said.
  3. 3.A device in verse in which a line ends with a word which recalls the sound of the last word of the preceding line.
  4. 4.Sympathetic recognition; response; answer.
  5. 5.The displaying on the command line of the command that has just been executed.

verb

  1. 1.(of a sound or sound waves) To reflect off a surface and return.
  2. 2.To reflect back (a sound).
  3. 3.(by extension) To repeat (another's speech, opinion etc.).
  4. 4.To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.
  5. 5.(whist) To give the echo signal, informing one's partner about cards one holds.

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