The town clock chimed midnight, breaking the silence.

Meaning: This describes the sound of a clock marking the time of midnight, interrupting the peaceful silence.

Choice of Words: Chimed means to make a clear, high-pitched sound. Midnight means the middle of the night, usually around 12:00 AM. When you put them together, it means that the clock in the town made a sound to mark the time of midnight, ending the quietness of the night.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• The old clock chimed loudly at noon.
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• The clock's hands moved ever closer to midnight.
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• Clock struck midnight.
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