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Bang

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Sudden Events

Use 'bang' to describe the unexpectedness of a loud, abrupt sound.

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Out of nowhere came the bang of a backfiring car.
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Heightened Drama

'Bang' often adds a dramatic effect when describing scenes or stories.

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With a bang, the fireworks lit up the night sky.
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