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“Rang” or “Wrang”

rang / wrang are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

rang r·AE·ng

  • verbsound loudly and sonorously.
  • verbmake (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification.
  • verbattach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify.

wrang

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“rang”

  • Time passes, Rang wins with a huge majority…
  • mera rang de basanti chola
  • …Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Mohe Rang Do Lal Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal…
  • …would be moved to Phan Rang Air Base.
  • …with music including "Phoolon Ke Rang Se" and "Shokhiyon Mein Ghola…
  • …was referring to, but it rang into one ear and didn't…
  • …rebelled against Li Keyong, Qibi Rang (契苾讓), who then committed suicide,…
  • Named for the Ganesh Rang Mahal, which used to stand…
  • …defeat," mixed boos and cheers rang out from the delegates, and…
  • Mohe Rang Do Laal

“wrang”

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