rung
4 synonyms for rung, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
rundle
stave
How to use rung
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the bottom rung
climb the rungs
a rung of the ladder
Etymology
From Old English hrung, from Proto-Germanic *hrungō — related to German Runge ("stake, pole").
Full origin of rung →Frequently asked questions
What does “rung” mean?
The word “rung” means a horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs. In plain terms, a step on a ladder, or figuratively, a level in a career or social ladder.
How do you pronounce “rung”?
“Rung” is pronounced RUHNG (/ˈɹʌŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rung” in a sentence?
Here is “rung” used in a sentence: “One of the rungs on the old ladder had rotted through.”
What part of speech is “rung”?
“Rung” is a noun.
Where does the word “rung” come from?
The word “rung” comes from Old English. From Old English hrung, from Proto-Germanic *hrungō — related to German Runge ("stake, pole").
Is “rung” a common word?
“Rung” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rung” have?
“Rung” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
