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Rang vs Ringing - What's the difference?

rang | ringing |

As verbs the difference between rang and ringing

is that rang is simple past of ring only in senses related to a bell — etymology 2 while ringing is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun ringing is

the sound of ringing.

As an adjective ringing is

loud and clear.

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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    ringing

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The sound of ringing.
  • The quality of being resonant.
  • A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings.

    • Synonyms

    * (technique used in the study of birds) banding

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Loud and clear.
  • Made forcefully; powerful.

    • Verb

    (head)

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