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hang

verb

/hæŋ/

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

to suspend or attach something from above so that it moves freely or is supported

I hang my coat on the hook.

She decided to hang the painting on the living room wall.

hang in there

suspend, dangle, attach, drape, display

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suspend, dangle, attach, drape

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suspend, dangle, attach, display, drape

support, hold up, raise, lift, remove, drop, take down

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support, hold up, raise, lift

Entry 2

remove, drop, take down

hang up, hang out, hang around, hang clothes, hang picture

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hang up, hang out, hang around, hang clothes

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hang clothes, hang picture, hang around, hang up

to change completely; to make different in form or appearance

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

To enroll as a student in a college or university.