5 letter words ending in ANG

Definition of Clang

1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun

2. Definitions:

• Verb: To make a loud, resonant sound, like that of metal being struck.
• Noun: A loud, resonant sound, like that of metal being struck.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /klæŋ/
• UK: /klæŋ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "clang" originated from the Old Norse word "klengja" which means "to ring". It has been in use since the 16th century and is commonly used to describe the loud, metallic sound made by objects being struck together. It is also used figuratively to describe a loud, jarring noise or a harsh, unpleasant sound.

5. Synonyms:

• Clatter
• Bang
• Crash
• Ring
• Jangle

6. Related Words:

• Clank
• Crash
• Blast
• Chime
• Whack

7. Example Sentences:

• The church bells began to clang as the bride and groom left the church.
• The metal gate clangs shut every time the wind blows.
• The cymbals in the orchestra clang loudly during the climax of the song.

Kiang

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A Tibetan wild ass, Equus kiang, having a reddish-brown coat and a dark mane, found on the Tibetan Plateau, Ladakh, and northern Nepal.

Pronunciations: US: /kiˈæŋ/; UK: /kiːˈæŋ/

Origin and Usage: The word "kiang" derives from the Tibetan word "kyang". It is a term used to refer to a wild ass that is native to the Tibetan plateau. The word "kiang" has been in use in English since the early 19th century.

Synonyms: Tibetan wild ass, Equus kiang

Related Words: Horse, Mule, Donkey, Zebra, Llama

Example Sentences:

• He saw a herd of kiangs grazing in the distance.
• The kiang is a hardy animal that is well adapted to life on the Tibetan plateau.
• The kiang is an important part of the ecosystem of the Tibetan plateau.

Chang

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a traditional Chinese unit of weight, equal to 50 grams; a fermented alcoholic beverage made from rice or millet.
• Verb: to change or alter something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃæŋ/
• UK: /tʃaŋ/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The noun "chang" comes from Chinese and was originally used as a unit of weight. The verb "chang" is an English word that means to change or alter something.
• "Chang" is most commonly used to refer to the Chinese alcoholic beverage made from rice or millet. It is often served at room temperature or warm and is a popular drink in China and other parts of Asia.
• The verb "chang" is used in a variety of contexts, such as changing ones behavior, changing the color of something, or changing ones opinion.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: None
• Verb: alter, modify, adjust, transform

6. Related Words:

• Chard
• Chase
• Chasm
• Chive
• Chose

7. Example Sentences:

• Noun: She ordered a bottle of chang with her meal.
• Verb: He decided to chang his hairstyle for the new year.