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What does “hang” mean?

hang

Oh, this one has a few fun meanings!

The basic idea of "hang" is to put something up so it's attached at the top and free at the bottom. Like, "I hung my coat on the door" or "She hung a picture on the wall."

But honestly, the way you'll hear it most is in casual conversation. "Hang out" means to spend time with someone in a relaxed way — "Hey, want to hang out this weekend?" or just "Want to hang later?" That's super common among friends.

There's also "hang on," which means wait a second — like if your phone rings mid-conversation, you'd say "Hang on, let me get this."

And if something is "hanging over you," it means a worry that won't go away — "This exam is really hanging over me."

So basically, "hang" is everywhere — from putting things on walls to chilling with friends!

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