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hang

Pronunciation: [hæŋ]

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Learn how to use hang in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “suspension”

(verb) to attach something from above so that it is held up and does not touch the ground. For example, you might hang a picture on the wall or hang clothes on a line.

Example

I will hang the painting in the living room.

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I didn’t hang my coat; I left it on the chair.

Example

Where should I hang the new clock?

Context: “time”

(verb) to spend time in an informal, relaxed way, usually with friends. When you hang out, it means you're enjoying time together without a strict schedule.

Example

We decided to hang out at the park after school.

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We didn’t hang out this weekend because everyone was busy.

Example

Do you want to hang out later?

Context: “end”

(verb) to kill someone by hanging them with a rope. This is often done as a type of punishment in stories or history but is not accepted today.

Example

In the story, the villain's plan was to hang the hero.

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It was wrong to hang innocent people in the past.

Example

Why did that person need to hang in the story?

Context: “suspension”

(noun) the action of suspending something. Like when something is in the process of being hung, such as a picture or decoration.

Example

The hang of the banner was perfect for the party.

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The hang of the poster was not straight; it looked messy.

Example

What kind of hang do you want for the decorations?

How to pronounce hang

Pronunciation: [hæŋ]

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