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rung Synonyms
Another word for rung
Choosing another word for rung depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A horizontal support on a ladder for a person's foot, or a strengthening crossbar between the legs of a chair.
Usage Example
"She paused on the top step of the wooden ladder to paint the ceiling corner."
Strong
step
crossbar
tread
Weak
stave
spindle
• verb (Context 2)
To have made a clear, resonant, or vibrating sound, or to have caused a bell or alarm to sound (past participle of ring).
Usage Example
"By the time we reached the lecture hall, the morning bell had already chimed."
Strong
chimed
tolled
pealed
sounded
• noun (Context 3)
A level or rank within a social, professional, or organizational hierarchy.
Usage Example
"Starting in the mailroom, he worked his way up from the lowest level of the corporate ladder."
Strong
level
tier
rank
echelon
grade
stage
• verb (Context 4)
To have called someone by telephone (past participle of ring).
Usage Example
"She had called the clinic twice that morning to confirm her appointment."
Strongest
called
phoned
telephoned
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rung. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rung