Meaning & use

rang

verb·Everyday

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Past tense of 'ring'; made a clear resonant sound, or telephoned someone.

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The church bells rang across the valley at noon.

She rang her sister to share the good news.

A note on using this word

Irregular past tense form; the past participle is 'rung,' as in 'the bell has rung.'

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chimedcalledphoned

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