Meaning of the word hang in English

What does hang mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hang

US /hæŋ/

UK /hæŋ/

suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part dangling free

Example:

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She decided to hang the painting in the living room.

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The wet clothes were left to hang on the line.

Synonym:

suspend dangle droop swing attach

kill (someone) by tying a rope attached from above around the neck and removing the support from below

Example:

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In ancient times, criminals were often sentenced to hang.

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The outlaw was captured and sentenced to hang at dawn.

Synonym:

execute lynch gibbet

the way in which something hangs or is hung

Example:

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She adjusted the hang of the curtains.

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The dress had a beautiful hang.

Synonym:

drape fall lie set