Pronunciation: /ˈtɑksɪn/
noun a warning bell or signal
A1 The tocsin rang loudly, alerting the villagers to danger.
A2 The tocsin was sounded to warn the people of the impending storm.
B1 The tocsin served as a signal for the townspeople to gather in the square.
B2 The tocsin's piercing sound could be heard throughout the entire valley.
C1 The tocsin's resonance reverberated across the countryside, signaling an urgent call to action.
C2 The tocsin's peal echoed through the city, stirring a sense of urgency among the populace.
verb None
A1 The alarm tocsined loudly, waking up the entire neighborhood.
A2 She tocsined for help when she saw the fire spreading.
B1 The church bells tocsined to signal the start of the ceremony.
B2 The emergency broadcast tocsined important information to the public.
C1 The government tocsined a warning about the impending storm.
C2 The general tocsined orders to the troops before the battle.
adjective None
A1 The tocsin alarm rang loudly, waking up the entire neighborhood.
A2 The tocsin sound alerted the villagers to the approaching danger.
B1 The tocsin warning system was put in place to ensure the safety of the community.
B2 The tocsin signal could be heard for miles, signaling the need for immediate action.
C1 The tocsin bell tolled ominously, signaling the start of a new era.
C2 The tocsin call reverberated through the city, warning of the impending disaster.
adverb None
A1 The tocsin rang loudly, alerting the villagers to danger.
A2 She listened for the tocsin, knowing it would signal the start of the race.
B1 The tocsin sounded in the distance, warning of an approaching storm.
B2 The tocsin echoed through the valley, signaling the end of the battle.
C1 The tocsin's mournful tone reverberated through the city, marking the start of a solemn ceremony.
C2 The tocsin's urgent peal cut through the night, alerting the town to the impending danger.
pronoun None
A1 The tocsin rang loudly, alerting the villagers to danger.
A2 When the tocsin sounded, everyone knew it was time to evacuate.
B1 The tocsin served as a warning of the impending storm.
B2 The tocsin's piercing sound cut through the silence, signaling the start of the race.
C1 The tocsin's reverberations echoed through the valley, stirring a sense of urgency among the people.
C2 The tocsin's ominous tolling filled the air, a haunting reminder of the impending doom.
preposition None
A1 The sound of the tocsin alerted the villagers to the approaching danger.
A2 The tocsin rang out loudly, signaling the start of the festival.
B1 The tocsin served as a warning to the ships in the harbor of the impending storm.
B2 The tocsin's piercing sound echoed through the city, warning residents of the fire.
C1 The tocsin's ominous tolling signaled the start of the revolution.
C2 The tocsin's haunting melody reverberated through the town, stirring up feelings of unease.
conjunction None
A1 I heard the tocsin ringing, so I knew it was time to go home.
A2 The tocsin sounded, and the villagers gathered in the square.
B1 The tocsin warned of danger, but the townspeople were prepared.
B2 As the tocsin rang out, the soldiers readied themselves for battle.
C1 The tocsin served as a dire warning of the impending attack.
C2 The tocsin's ominous tolling signaled the start of the rebellion.
interjection None
A1 Tocsin! Look out for that car!
A2 Tocsin! Be careful with that hot pan.
B1 Tocsin! Don't forget your umbrella, it's going to rain.
B2 Tocsin! Watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas.
C1 Tocsin! Remember to double-check your work before submitting it.
C2 Tocsin! Make sure to read the fine print before signing any contracts.
article None
A1 The tocsin rang loudly, alerting the villagers of danger.
A2 The tocsin was used to warn the townspeople of an approaching storm.
B1 The tocsin sounded throughout the city, signaling the start of the festival.
B2 The tocsin's piercing sound could be heard for miles, warning of an impending attack.
C1 The tocsin's reverberations echoed through the valley, signaling the start of war.
C2 The tocsin's ominous tolling struck fear into the hearts of all who heard it, signaling the end of peace.
formal The tocsin sounded, signaling the start of the emergency evacuation.
informal When you hear the tocsin, that means it's time to leave immediately.
slang I always know it's time to go when the tocsin starts ringing.
figurative The tocsin of war could be heard in the escalating tensions between the two countries.
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