Meaning: A circular band or a sound made by a bell
Hindi: अंगूठी
Synonyms: band, circle, loop, chime
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1
ring in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The wedding ring was passed down through generations.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Police busted a smuggling ring in the area.
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Police busted a smuggling ring in the area."
A HOMONYM is a word that has the same spelling and/or pronunciation as another word but a DIFFERENT meaning.
In the original: 'The wedding RING was passed down through generations.'
'ring' (Meaning 1) = a small circular band of precious metal, typically worn on the finger as an ornament or a token of marriage/engagement. ( jewellery ) ✓
In Option 3: 'Police busted a smuggling RING in the area.'
'ring' (Meaning 2) = an organized group of people involved in illegal activities; a criminal network or syndicate. ✓ — DIFFERENT meaning = homonym ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'She wore a diamond ring' — 'ring' = jewel - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
He wore a ring with a family crest.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) The phone started to ring during the meeting.
"Ring" in the original sentence is a noun meaning a piece of jewellery.
Homonyms have the same spelling but different meanings.
Option 1 uses "ring" as a verb meaning to produce a clear resonant sound — different meaning, hence homonym.
Others use "ring" in a similar circular/jewellery sense.
Examples
- “He gave her a diamond ring on their anniversary.”
ring – questions
What is the meaning of ring in Hindi?
ring means “अंगूठी” in Hindi. In English: A circular band or a sound made by a bell
What are the synonyms of ring?
Synonyms of ring: band, circle, loop, chime.
Has ring been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ring has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1.