Synonyms for

Hanging

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

Definition

suspended in the air; attached to something above but not supported from below.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

suspended affixed dangling

Informal

drooping sagging swinging

Literary

pendent dependent adpendent

Antonyms

supported standing upright erect raised elevated

Common collocations

  • hanging around
  • hanging on
  • hanging out
  • hanging up
  • hanging down
  • hanging over
  • hanging by a thread

Word family

noun hanging
verb hang
adjective hanging

Usage note

The word 'hanging' can refer to something suspended or to the act of execution. Context is crucial to understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The monkey is hanging from the tree branch.
  2. The painting is hanging crooked on the wall.
  3. The clothes are hanging on the clothesline to dry.
  4. The chandelier is hanging from the ceiling.
  5. The keys were hanging from the hook by the door.

Quotes

  • Hanging out with friends and playing video games is what I like to do.
  • I love hanging out at the beach and watching the waves.
  • Life is like a rope, it can be tough and hard to handle, but if you hold on tight and keep hanging on, you will make it.

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