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Meaning of hangs
The primary meaning of the word "hangs" is to suspend or be suspended in the air.
Etymology of hangs
The word "hangs" comes from the Old English word "hōn", which is also the source of the Modern English word "hang"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and has evolved from a verb meaning "to suspend" to include a range of related meanings
Synonyms
suspends
dangles
swings
droops
slumps
leans
inclines
tilts
balances
poises
stays
remains
persists
endures
continues
clings
adheres
sticks
fastens
secures
attaches
affixes
fixes
mounts
displays
exhibits
showcases
arranges
organizes
decorates
adorns
ornaments
embellishes
hangs up
hangs on
hangs out
hangs around
Definitions
- To suspend or be suspended in the air, typically from a fixed point
- To attach or be attached to something, typically using a cord, rope, or nail
- To remain or stay in a particular position or situation
- To decorate or adorn something, typically a wall or room, with objects such as pictures or ornaments
Usage Examples
- The picture hangs on the wall in the living room
- She hangs her coat on the hook by the door
- The city's fate hangs in the balance as the election results are announced
- The decorations hang from the ceiling, adding to the festive atmosphere
Antonyms
removes
takes down
detaches
separates
disconnects
releases
frees
liberates
unfastens
unhooks
unhangs
lowers
drops
falls
descends
plunges
dives
collapses
crumbles
disintegrates
demolishes
destroys