rang

Definition

'Rang' is the past tense of 'ring.' It is used when a bell, telephone, or alarm made its ringing sound, or when someone called on the phone.

Usage & Nuances

'Rang' is used for past events and is most commonly about phones, bells, and alarms. 'The phone rang' is a set phrase; 'rang' can also mean 'called' (by phone) in informal usage. Don't confuse with 'rung' (the past participle).

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