verb
rang
verb
1
Past tense of ring — made a clear, resonant sound, or telephoned someone.
"The church bells rang out across the valley."
"She rang me last night to check I'd arrived safely."
How to Use Rang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense form of "ring," as in a bell ringing or a phone call being made.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "ranged" (past tense of range) or the noun "rang" used in Quebec French land surveying — that sense is extremely rare in English.
Word Forms
rangs plural
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The church bells _____ out across the valley.