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- pronunciation:
- baeng
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A bang is a sudden, loud noise like the noise we hear when one thing hits another thing very hard, or when something explodes.
The strong wind made the door close with a bang.We could hear the bangs of the fireworks even from far away.- similar words:
- explosion, slam
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| definition 2: |
A bang is a sudden, hard hit.
Marcus fell and got a bang on his head.- similar words:
- hit, slam
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| related words: |
blow, boom, thrill |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bangs, banging, banged |
| definition 1: |
When you bang something, you hit it very hard, or you hit it and make a loud noise.
Tommy banged the drum and the cat ran straight out of the room.Paula slipped and banged her head on the kitchen counter.- similar words:
- pound
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| definition 2: |
When something bangs, it makes a loud noise like something exploding or hitting another thing very hard.
The soldiers' guns banged into the night. |
| definition 3: |
When you bang on something, you hit it hard, usually many times.
The police officers banged on the door.- similar words:
- pound
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