Synonyms for

Hang

Verb / hæŋ / Another word for hang — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To attach or suspend something from above so that it is supported and can move freely.

Synonyms & similar words

knack giveear stringup hangup flow bent advert fall payheed cling attend suspend dangle sway swing fasten fix attach cling adhere hold bear support prop brace stay underpin maintain keep uphold

Synonyms by register

Formal

suspend dangle affix

Informal

dangle swing slump

Literary

pendulate suspend

Antonyms

suspend support hold lift raise erect

Common collocations

  • hang around
  • hang out
  • hang up
  • hang on
  • hang loose
  • hang back
  • hang fire

Word family

noun hanger
verb hang
adjective hanging

Usage note

The verb 'hang' has many meanings, including suspending something, spending time idly, and executing someone. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I will hang this picture on the wall.
  2. The monkey likes to hang from the tree branch.
  3. He will hang the clothes on the line to dry.
  4. The chandelier will hang from the ceiling.
  5. The sign will hang above the door.

Quotes

  • The best way to get the right answer on the internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer. -Norman Ralph Augustine
  • I want to hang a map of the world in my house, and then I'm gonna put pins into all the locations that I've traveled to. But first, I'm gonna have to travel to the top two corners of the map so it won't fall down. -Mitch Hedberg
  • I have a photographic memory but with the lens cap on. -Steven Wright

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