Meaning of the word bang in English

What does bang mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bang

US /bæŋ/

UK /bæŋ/

a sudden loud noise

Example:

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We heard a loud bang from the kitchen.

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The door closed with a bang.

Synonym:

boom crash thud clatter slam

a sudden, unexpected, and often unpleasant event or experience

Example:

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The news came as a real bang.

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The project ended with a bang, not a whimper.

Synonym:

shock surprise jolt impact sensation

to hit something or someone hard, often causing a loud noise

Example:

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He accidentally banged his head on the low ceiling.

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Don't bang the door when you leave.

Synonym:

hit strike slam thump knock

directly; precisely

Example:

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The ball went bang into the net.

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He ran bang into the wall.

Synonym:

directly precisely right straight smack

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