The old clock ticked away the seconds in the silent room.

Meaning: The clock was making a ticking sound in the quiet room.

Choice of Words: Clock is a device for measuring and displaying time. Ticked means to make a short, sharp sound. Away means to move from a place or position. Seconds are units of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute. Silent means without any sound.

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Related Expressions

• The clock ticked away the seconds, like a heartbeat.
• The old clock ticked loudly, counting the seconds.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the silent room.
• The old clock ticked away the hours in the quiet room.
• The old clock ticked away in the quiet room.
• The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.
• The old clock faithfully ticked away the hours.
• The old clock ticked away the hours slowly.
• The old clock slowly ticked away.
• The old clock ticked away in the corner.