A grandfather clock ticked loudly in the corner.

Meaning: There was a very tall clock in the corner of the room that made a loud clicking sound every second.

Choice of Words: Grandfather clock is a tall, free-standing clock that typically has a pendulum and chimes to mark the hours. Ticked is the sound made by a clock or watch. Loudly means with a lot of noise. The grandfather clock is described as ticking loudly, creating a sense of time passing and the passage of history.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old grandfather clock ticked loudly in the silence.
• The old clock ticked away in the corner.
• The clock ticked loudly.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the empty room.
• The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.
• The old clock ticked loudly, counting the seconds.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the quiet room.
• The clock ticked loudly in the quiet room.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the silent room.
• Clock ticked loudly in classroom.