rang

¹

[rang]

verb

1. simple past tense of ring.

rang

²

[rang]

noun

Informal.

1. a boomerang.

rang

/ ræŋ /

verb

1. the past tense of ring 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of rang¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Once the bell rang, it was all on me—my training, my choices, my courage.

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The arena fell silent for a deeply poignant tribute before the fight as 10 bells rang in memory of Manchester's own Ricky Hatton, who died aged 46 in September.

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Mr. Shareef tapped his foot as the notes rang out, soft and then loud, slow and then fast.

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Cheers and applause rang through Victoria's parliament as lawmakers passed the bill late on Thursday night, a deeply symbolic moment that caused many onlookers to burst into tears.

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“I remember getting into bed, and as soon as I turned off the light the phone rang,” the Academy Award winner said.

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Related Words

• bang 
• buzz 
• clang 
• clap 
• punch 
• resonate 
• resound 
• reverberate 
• sound