Hang

Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋ/

Hang (verb)

  1. To attach something so it is supported from above and not touching the ground.
  2. To kill someone by tying a rope around their neck and dropping them.
  3. To remain in the air without moving much.

Examples

  • They hang the painting on the wall.
  • Please hang your coat on the hook.

Common collocations: hang a picture, hang clothes, hang a sign, hang a prisoner, publicly hang

Hang (noun)

  1. The way something is suspended or drapes down.

Examples

  • The hang of the curtains is perfect.
  • The hang of the curtain was perfect.

Synonyms of Hang

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hang

  • — when something falls instead of being suspended
  • — when something is brought down instead of being suspended