Hug

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɡ/

Hug (verb)

  1. to hold someone closely in your arms to show love or friendship
  2. to keep something close to your body with your arms

Examples

  • They hug each other warmly after a long day.
  • Friends often hug to express their happiness.

Common collocations: hug warmly, hug tightly, hug tightly, hug closely, warm hug

Hug (noun)

  1. an act of holding someone closely in your arms to show love or friendship

Examples

  • A hug can make someone feel better.
  • They shared a hug before saying goodbye.

Synonyms of Hug

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hug

  • Letting go after holding.