* Noun: When referring to the phenomenon of sound waves bouncing back.
* Example: "The echo of the gunshot rang through the canyon."
* Verb: When describing the act of repeating or mirroring something.
* Example: "The children echoed their father's laughter."
* Adjective: Used to describe something that is a copy or imitation of something else.
* Example: "The painting was an echo of the artist's earlier style."
So, it depends on the context!