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Definitions

hang

[hang] / hæŋ /
VERB
suspend or be suspended
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attach bend cover dangle decorate drape drift flap float hold hover lean pin remain stay up stick swing wave
STRONG
adhere beetle bow cling deck depend droop drop fasten fix flop furnish impend incline loll lop lower nail overhang project rest sag tack trail
WEAK
be fastened be in mid-air be loose be pendent be poised
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach remove straighten unfasten
STRONG
do let go loosen release rise
VERB
kill by suspension from a rope
Synonyms
STRONGEST
execute hoist stretch swing
STRONG
gibbet lynch noose scrag
WEAK
send to the gallows string up
VERB
depend on future action
Synonyms
STRONG
await cling hinge rest
WEAK
be conditional upon be contingent on be dependent on be determined by be in limbo be in suspense pend turn on

Example Sentences

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“What does France know about the queer rancheros coming from different places in Mexico where they couldn’t really be themselves, but now hang out at Club Tempo in East Hollywood?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

But the veteran lollipop man has decided to hang up his hi-vis for good, and will complete his final shift on the crossing on Thursday, 2 April.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Something to hang my ears on!’” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

And, since Caine couldn’t get the hang of it, it’s Deighton’s hand seen in the movie cracking eggs into a bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“But these are beautiful, Theo. They could hang in a museum, except that—” And then I don’t know how to finish the sentence.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.