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hung

Pronunciation: [hʌŋ]

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Learn how to use hung in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to attach or place something above the ground so that it hangs down. When something is hung, it is often supported from the top, like a picture on a wall or clothes on a hook.

Example

She hung the painting on the wall using a nail.

Example

He didn't hang the clothes properly, so they fell down.

Example

Where should I hang the birthday banner?

Context: “situation”

(verb) to be in a state of suspended activity or to wait in anticipation. This often describes a feeling where someone feels uncertain or anxious about what will happen next.

Example

I felt hung in suspense while waiting for the movie's ending.

Example

She was not hung in uncertainty after hearing the good news.

Example

Why are you hung regarding the results of the game?

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) describing something that has been suspended or is drooping, often used to describe someone who looks tired or downhearted.

Example

His head hung low as he walked home after losing the match.

Example

Her head was not hung high, she was smiling brightly.

Example

Why does his head look hung during class?

How to pronounce hung

Pronunciation: [hʌŋ]

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