CEFR B1

bang

noun

Meaning

A sudden, loud, sharp noise, like an explosion or a gunshot.

Examples

The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
We heard the bang of fireworks in the distance.

Synonyms: noise, sound, boom, crash

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bang (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bæŋ/

Definition

A sudden, loud, sharp noise, like an explosion or a gunshot.

Examples

The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
We heard the bang of fireworks in the distance.
A sudden bang made everyone jump.

How to Use bang

bang on (phrasal verb): To knock or hit repeatedly and loudly. — "Stop banging on the window!"
bang into (phrasal verb): To collide with someone or something. — "I accidentally banged into the table."
bang up (phrasal verb): To damage something by hitting it. — "He banged up his new car on the first day."

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