Hang
verb
To suspend from above with the lower part not attached or not reaching the ground.
Hang your coat on the hook.
Often appears as...
- hang clothes
- hang a picture
verb
To kill by suspending by the neck.
The criminal was hanged for his crimes.
Often appears as...
- hanged for crimes
- hanged in public
verb
To remain or stay in a certain state or situation.
Let's see how things hang before making a decision.
Often appears as...
- hang in the balance
- hang by a thread
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To spend time idly or aimlessly.
She loves to hang at the mall with her friends.
Often appears as...
- hang out
- hang around
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To hold tightly to something.
Hang on tight, this is going to be a wild ride!
Often appears as...
- hang on tight
- hang on to
verb
To suspend from above with the lower part not attached or not reaching the ground.
Hang your coat on the hook.
Often appears as...
- hang clothes
- hang a picture
verb
To kill by suspending by the neck.
The criminal was hanged for his crimes.
Often appears as...
- hanged for crimes
- hanged in public
verb
To remain or stay in a certain state or situation.
Let's see how things hang before making a decision.
Often appears as...
- hang in the balance
- hang by a thread
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To spend time idly or aimlessly.
She loves to hang at the mall with her friends.
Often appears as...
- hang out
- hang around
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To hold tightly to something.
Hang on tight, this is going to be a wild ride!
Often appears as...
- hang on tight
- hang on to
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used when referring to placing an object in a high position.
Hang the mirror above the couch.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Placement
Often implies the object can be easily removed or is not permanent.
Can you hang the banner for the party?
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used when referring to placing an object in a high position.
Hang the mirror above the couch.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Placement
Often implies the object can be easily removed or is not permanent.
Can you hang the banner for the party?
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used when referring to placing an object in a high position.
Hang the mirror above the couch.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Placement
Often implies the object can be easily removed or is not permanent.
Can you hang the banner for the party?
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Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
predatory mammals so what you then saw was what was left of the wildcats that had been annihilated were hanging on to western scotland that's where the last wild cats were left and in fact they probably would have gone extinct too were not for the first world war which ironically meant the gamekeepers went to the front lines but didn't come back so the wildcats then began to come back
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What does my headscarf...
I'm like, "What's up? We can hang out." You walk into a room and there's someone who went to the same school, you play the same sports, there's a high chance that you're going to want to help that person out. But for the person in the room who has no shared experiences with you it becomes extremely difficult to find that connection. The idea of finding someone different to mentor,
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Are spotty fruits and...
But because they're not plant pathogens, they don't typically cause spots. They just hang out invisibly on the surface. So it's washing fruit and veggies, not avoiding the spotty ones, that will help you avoid getting sick. So the next time you're at the grocery store, don't be afraid to pick up funky-looking fruit. Some stores will even give you a discount.
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It's a church. It's a...
The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary, while giant caligraphy discs hung from the ceiling
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How does fracking work?...
so has a relatively low long-term impact. But a greater question hangs in the air. Does fracking take time, money, and research away from the development of cleaner renewable energy sources? Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
I just laid there and he didn't move either. So we swam up to the back of the boat where everyone was crying, and I popped up on the back of the boat and sat there with my feet in the water and he hung there looking at me and he just hung
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Advice from the world’s...
got go back go back because that's important so this is a good example coyote abductions you know no one ever did that in a window so I did all these horrifying things mannequins and coffins people hanging themselves you know I put
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Are Crows the Ultimate...
Imagine that you're a crow. Here's your food in a deep hole. How would you go about, with the tools available to you on this table, solving this problem? The bird's tool kit includes a short stick hanging on a piece of string,
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The Murder of Kim...
The trial creates shock-waves around the world. She had been charged for the most serious crime in the country, the crime of murder. For the offense of murder, there's only one punishment, and that is death, by hanging.
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How To Levitate PIPE The...
Not easy, this levitation business, is it? Hello. Don't leave me hanging. That's it. We've equaled the world record. I now want to break the world record.
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Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
predatory mammals so what you then saw was what was left of the wildcats that had been annihilated were hanging on to western scotland that's where the last wild cats were left and in fact they probably would have gone extinct too were not for the first world war which ironically meant the gamekeepers went to the front lines but didn't come back so the wildcats then began to come back
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
I'm like, "What's up? We can hang out." You walk into a room and there's someone who went to the same school, you play the same sports, there's a high chance that you're going to want to help that person out. But for the person in the room who has no shared experiences with you it becomes extremely difficult to find that connection. The idea of finding someone different to mentor,
Video examples
Are spotty fruits and...
But because they're not plant pathogens, they don't typically cause spots. They just hang out invisibly on the surface. So it's washing fruit and veggies, not avoiding the spotty ones, that will help you avoid getting sick. So the next time you're at the grocery store, don't be afraid to pick up funky-looking fruit. Some stores will even give you a discount.
Video examples
It's a church. It's a...
The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary, while giant caligraphy discs hung from the ceiling
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
so has a relatively low long-term impact. But a greater question hangs in the air. Does fracking take time, money, and research away from the development of cleaner renewable energy sources? Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
I just laid there and he didn't move either. So we swam up to the back of the boat where everyone was crying, and I popped up on the back of the boat and sat there with my feet in the water and he hung there looking at me and he just hung
Video examples
Advice from the world’s...
got go back go back because that's important so this is a good example coyote abductions you know no one ever did that in a window so I did all these horrifying things mannequins and coffins people hanging themselves you know I put
Video examples
Are Crows the Ultimate...
Imagine that you're a crow. Here's your food in a deep hole. How would you go about, with the tools available to you on this table, solving this problem? The bird's tool kit includes a short stick hanging on a piece of string,
Video examples
The Murder of Kim...
The trial creates shock-waves around the world. She had been charged for the most serious crime in the country, the crime of murder. For the offense of murder, there's only one punishment, and that is death, by hanging.
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
Not easy, this levitation business, is it? Hello. Don't leave me hanging. That's it. We've equaled the world record. I now want to break the world record.
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Quote examples
Laura Marano
American Actress
Working on 'Austin and Ally' has been an absolute dream! We literally have fun every single day! Whether it's scaring each other or singing together or just hanging out in each other's dressing rooms, the cast and I are super close! I feel really lucky to be with everyone on our set!
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Kamasi Washington
American Musician
Every day we're here is an opportunity to do what we can to make the world right, to help someone close or far from us, to not get so hung up on what we can't do, and remember what we can.
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Kygo
Norwegian Musician
When I'm on the road and it's super stressful, it definitely affects my music. When I'm hanging out with my friends and my girlfriend and things are good in my life, then it's better.
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Eva Amurri
American Actress
I always say about my husband, no matter what what we're going through in life, I would rather hang out with him more than any other person.
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Jason Fried
American Businessman
Who you work with is even more important than who you hang out with because you spend a lot more time with your workmates than your friends.
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The Weeknd
Canadian Musician
I'm pretty laid-back in real life. I just love hanging with my friends and making jokes. The jokes don't stop - literally, all day.
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Jim Nabors
American Actor
One thing I've learned is when you find a best friend in this life, you better hang on.
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Joan of Arc
French Saint
Children say that people are hung sometimes for speaking the truth.
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Laura Prepon
American Actress
Even in real life, I'd rather hang out with guys.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
She's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever.
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Laura Marano
American Actress
Working on 'Austin and Ally' has been an absolute dream! We literally have fun every single day! Whether it's scaring each other or singing together or just hanging out in each other's dressing rooms, the cast and I are super close! I feel really lucky to be with everyone on our set!
Quote examples
Kamasi Washington
American Musician
Every day we're here is an opportunity to do what we can to make the world right, to help someone close or far from us, to not get so hung up on what we can't do, and remember what we can.
Quote examples
Kygo
Norwegian Musician
When I'm on the road and it's super stressful, it definitely affects my music. When I'm hanging out with my friends and my girlfriend and things are good in my life, then it's better.
Quote examples
Eva Amurri
American Actress
I always say about my husband, no matter what what we're going through in life, I would rather hang out with him more than any other person.
Quote examples
Jason Fried
American Businessman
Who you work with is even more important than who you hang out with because you spend a lot more time with your workmates than your friends.
Quote examples
The Weeknd
Canadian Musician
I'm pretty laid-back in real life. I just love hanging with my friends and making jokes. The jokes don't stop - literally, all day.
Quote examples
Jim Nabors
American Actor
One thing I've learned is when you find a best friend in this life, you better hang on.
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Joan of Arc
French Saint
Children say that people are hung sometimes for speaking the truth.
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Laura Prepon
American Actress
Even in real life, I'd rather hang out with guys.
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Jeff Buckley
American Musician
She's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever.
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