bang 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of bangnext
as in immediately
without delay the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition

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bang

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noun

1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door

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2
as in clap
a loud explosive sound a sudden bang made the cat jump

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3
as in kick
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings tried to get the most bang for her money at the attractions at the county fair

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bang

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verb

ˈbaŋ How to pronounce bang (audio)
1
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something the toy car banged into the wall and stopped

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2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner idly banged trees with a stick

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3
as in to slam
to shove into a closed position with force and noise stomped off to his room and banged the door

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Recent Examples of bang
Noun
Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 And with London real estate prices more than 20% below their 2014 peak, buyers can now get more bang for their buck. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Verb
The songs on Petal are mostly moody midtempo electro-chill, brooding rather than banging. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 What was the inspiration for banging the pots and pans around the house? — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang
  1. immediately
  2. blow
  3. clap
  4. kick
  5. bump
  6. hit
  7. slam
  8. promptly
Adverb
  • Reading it immediately quells, or at least quelled my own, paranoia at being alone in the middle of the forest—nobody is getting got here, there’s a gate that only opens if the concierge approves of your face, voice, and name.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The relationship of the women, both 28, to the child was not immediately clear.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of immediately
Noun
  • The injury to Tunsil, 32, is a major blow to the Commanders’ hopes of a bounce-back season in 2026.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Rodri's move to Barcelona is a significant blow for Madrid, who have struggled for midfield control since Kroos and Modric departed, and have been trophyless while Barcelona dominated domestically.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • The Golf Channel would always be playing in the background; the soft claps were the soundtrack to our slow Saturdays.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The origin of the thunderclap (sometimes called the Viking clap) is disputed, with several clubs in Europe claiming to have started the trend, but Iceland popularised it and brought it to the world stage.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of clap
Noun
  • Mason Mount went off injured in the first half yesterday, a substitution Carrick said was precautionary after a kick.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Smack made kicks from 33, 35, 38, 43, 45 and 47 yards and missed wide left from 51.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • The Aries Moon in your 5th House of Creativity squares Mercury in your 8th House of Shared Resources, so play, romance, or self-expression could bump against money, caregiving, or emotional expectations.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Pisces Moon in your 10th House of Career opposes Venus in your 4th House of Home, so work pressure could bump against family, rest, or emotional bandwidth.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bump
Verb
  • Musk pointed to each of the three business lines as part of the pillars of the company that will fuel what would have to be 10x growth in three or four years to hit his $1 trillion revenue projection.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, Alvarez’s chances to hit a home run will get a pick-me-up from playing at home.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • And, on March 4, 2022, a mysterious rocket body slammed into the moon, blasting out a weird double crater.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But according to rocket scientists at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), slamming a nuclear warhead directly into the side of a space rock is a rookie mistake.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of slam
Adverb
  • Then police promptly show up to their home and arrest Philip, leaving Lucy desperate for answers.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
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