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Rang vs Ringed - What's the difference?

rang | ringed |

As verbs the difference between rang and ringed

is that rang is simple past of ring only in senses related to a bell — etymology 2 while ringed is past tense of ring (Etymology 1 only; the circle sense)

As an adjective ringed is

marked with rings, circles or loops.

rang

English

Verb

(head)
  • (ring)

    • Usage notes

    "Rang" and "rung" are incorrect for the past of "ring" in the sense of encircle.

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    ringed

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Marked with rings, circles or loops.
  • Wearing a wedding ring; hence, lawfully wedded.
  • * Tennyson
    • a ringed wife

    Derived terms

    * ringed seal * ringed snake * ringed worm

    Verb

    (head)
  • (ring) (Etymology 1 only; the circle sense)

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