All Definitions for Echo
Below are all the dictionary definitions of echo:
1A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.
2An utterance repeating what has just been said.
3A device in verse in which a line ends with a word which recalls the sound of the last word of the preceding line.
4Sympathetic recognition
5Response
6Answer.
7Something that reflects or hearkens back to an earlier thing.
8An insignificant indirect result
9A ripple.
10The displaying on the command line of the command that has just been executed.
11An individual discussion forum using the echomail system.
12A signal, played in the same manner as a trump signal, made by a player who holds four or more trumps (or, as played by some, exactly three trumps) and whose partner has led trumps or signalled for trumps.
13A signal showing the number held of a plain suit when a high card in that suit is led by one's partner.
14An antisemitic punctuation symbol or marking, ((( ))), placed around a name or phrase to indicate the person is Jewish or the entity is controlled by Jewish people
15Or repurposed or reclaimed to proudly declare one's Jewishness or solidarity with Jews.
16Of a sound or sound waves: to reflect off a surface and return
17To reverberate or resound.
18Of a rumour, opinion, etc.: to spread or reverberate.
19To reflect back (a sound).
20To repeat (another’s speech, opinion, etc.).
21To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.
22To give the echo signal, informing one's partner about cards one holds.
23An oread, punished by Hera by losing her own voice and only being able to mimic that of others.
24A number of places in the United States:
2560 Echo, a main belt asteroid.
26An unincorporated community in Dale County, Alabama.
27An unincorporated community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
28A census-designated place in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
29A township in Antrim County, Michigan.
30A township and minor city therein, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
31A minor city in Umatilla County, Oregon.
32An unincorporated community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
33A populated place in Orange County, Texas.
34A census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, named after Echo Canyon.
35An unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia.
36Clipping of echocardiography. [(medicine) The use of ultrasound to produce images of the heart
37Especially, cardiac ultrasonography done with cardiology-specific devices and training, as contrasted with POCUS applied cardiovascularly by any clinician.]
38Clipping of echocardiogram. [(medicine) The visual image formed by an echocardiograph.]
39Alternative letter-case form of Echo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
About synonyms for echo
Finding the right synonym for echo helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.", echo has 3 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Reverberation is the most direct replacement in most situations. Replication works well in formal or professional contexts. Recall is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for echo, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.