hang
Pronunciation: [hæŋ]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What kind of hang do you want for the decorations?