hanging
Pronunciation: [ˈhæŋɪŋ]
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to be suspended or fastened from above. It’s like when you put something on a hook or string, and it dangles in the air.
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I am hanging my coat on the hook by the door.
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The picture frame is not hanging straight; it is tilted.
Example
What are you hanging on the wall today?
Context: "social interaction"
(verb) to spend time relaxing or being with friends. It's like when you go out and have fun together.
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I enjoy hanging out with my friends on the weekends.
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I didn't feel like hanging out with anyone yesterday; I just wanted to be alone.
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Do you want to hang out after school?
Context: "suspense"
(verb) to cause someone to feel uncertain or in suspense about something. Imagine waiting for a surprise; it keeps you thinking.
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The movie had a hanging suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat.
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The ending was not hanging at all; I knew what would happen right away.
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Do you think the story has enough hanging moments?
Context: "state or condition"
(noun) the act of being suspended or the state of something being in a hanging position. It can refer to things like decorations or signs.
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There was a beautiful hanging of lights at the festival.
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The hanging of the decorations looked messy and unclear.
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What type of hanging would look best in the room?