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

"It wasn't my top choice, but then I spoke to the manager. It was only a 10-minute call, and I rang my agent straight away after and said, 'Yes, let's get Strasbourg done,'" Chilwell explained.

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Samara’s phone rang with a call from Anthony’s number.

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The conductor rang his bell up and down the aisle and called in his singsong voice, “Heathcote! Heathcote station will be next!”

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Lady Constance’s voice rang eagerly down the stairs.

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Then the phone rang, and Gibby was on the other end.

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Related Words

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