The old clock ticked loudly, counting the seconds.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sound of a clock marking the passing of time.

Choice of Words: Ticked is the sound that a clock makes. Loudly means making a lot of noise. Seconds are units of time, each one is 1/60th of a minute.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old clock ticked away the seconds in the silent room.
• The clock ticked away the seconds, like a heartbeat.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the empty room.
• The old grandfather clock ticked loudly in the silence.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the quiet room.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the silent room.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the room.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the night.
• The old clock faithfully ticked away the hours.
• The old clock ticked steadily on the wall.