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banged

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbæŋd// UK //bˈæŋɡd// banged

v. to hit something hard and loudly. You use this when a door, a box, or a person makes a sharp noise because of the impact.

v. to strike with force, typically producing a loud noise. The past tense and past participle of 'bang'.


SIMPLE

He banged the door shut in anger.

CONTEXTUAL

The delivery driver banged on the front door until someone finally answered.

COMPLEX

The sudden thunderclap sounded like a giant banging on the roof, startling the sleeping children.

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