rang

[ræŋ]

rang Definition

• 1. past tense of 'ring'
• 2. a loud, resonant sound

Using rang: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rang" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I rang the doorbell but nobody answered.

• Example

  The church bells rang throughout the town.

• Example

  The phone rang twice before she picked it up.

rang Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rang

• pealed
• clanged
• echoed
• resounded
• sounded

Phrases with rang

• ring a bell

  sound familiar or remind someone of something

  Example

  The name doesn't ring a bell. I don't think I know him.

• ring true

  seem to be genuine or authentic

  Example

  Her story didn't ring true, so I suspected she was lying.

• ring off the hook

  to receive many phone calls in a short period of time

  Example

  Ever since the announcement, the phone has been ringing off the hook with people calling to ask for more information.

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Summary: rang in Brief

The word 'rang' [ræŋ] is the past tense of 'ring' and refers to the act of producing a loud, resonant sound. It can be used both as a verb and a noun, as in 'I rang the doorbell' and 'The church bells rang throughout the town.' The phrase 'ring a bell' means to sound familiar, while 'ring true' means to seem genuine. 'Ring off the hook' means to receive many phone calls in a short period of time.