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Hang Definition & Meaning

1. To suspend or attach something from a high point.

Example: I hung the picture frame on the wall using a nail.

2. To execute someone by suspending them from a rope around their neck.

Example: The prisoner was sentenced to hang for his crimes.

3. To linger or remain in a place or situation.

Example: The smell of smoke hung in the air long after the fire was put out.

4. To pause or delay a decision or action.

Example: Let's hang on a minute before we make a final decision.

5. To hold onto something tightly or cling to it.

Example: The monkey hung onto the branch with all its might.

Examples of the word hang used in sentences.

  • We like to hang out with friends on the weekends.
  • The picture looks great hanging on the wall in the living room.
  • I hang my coat on the hanger in the closet.
  • Please don't hang up, I have an important question to ask.
  • The vegetables are hanging off the shelf in the grocery store.
  • Sarah and her friends love to hang out at the park on weekends.
  • I usually hang my clothes in the wardrobe after washing them.
  • John is afraid of heights and doesn't like to hang his feet off tall buildings.
  • Tom decided to hang a picture of his family on the wall in his living room.
  • The restaurant owner had to hang a sign that read "closed for maintenance" on the door.
  • The clothes were left hanging on the line to dry.
  • She decided to hang up the phone after a lengthy conversation.
  • I like to hang out with my friends on weekends.
  • The picture was hanging crookedly on the wall.
  • The restaurant's decor included vintage posters hanging on the walls.
  • The outcome of the election will hang on the decision of a few swing states.
  • The thief was arrested and will hang for his crimes.
  • I always hang out with my friends on weekends and have a great time.
  • The efficiency of the new company policy will hang on the support of the employees.
  • The painting was so heavy that it took all of us to hang it on the wall.
  • The painting looked so beautiful that I had to hang it on my living room wall.
  • Despite the strong winds, the old flag continued to hang proudly atop the pole.
  • The suspect was left to hang in the cell for hours without any food or water.
  • It's time to hang up the phone and get back to work, we've been chatting for too long.
  • I decided to hang out with my friends at the park for a while before heading home.
  • The painting looked stunning when hung on the wall of the gallery.
  • The team's fate hung in the balance as they awaited the final score of the game.
  • As soon as she saw the news, a heavy cloud of dread hung over her for the rest of the day.
  • He found himself sinking deeper into despair as the inevitable verdict hung in the air.
  • Despite the chilly weather, the laundry had to be hung outside to dry.
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