Synonyms for

Hangs

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

Definition

To be suspended or attached to something, especially from above.

Synonyms & similar words

knack giveear stringup hangup flow bent advert fall hang payheed cling attend dangles swings suspends clings attaches fastens fixes secures adheres affixes connects links ties binds hooks bows curves arches bends leans

Synonyms by register

Formal

suspends dangles affixes

Informal

dangles swings is up

Literary

is suspended droops is poised

Antonyms

rises ascends lifts erects stands

Common collocations

  • hangs in the air
  • hangs by a thread
  • hangs over
  • hangs loose
  • hangs down
  • hangs on
  • hangs up

Word family

noun hang
verb hang
adjective hanging

Usage note

The verb 'hangs' can refer to literal suspension or figurative states like uncertainty or delay. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The coat hangs on the hook by the door.
  2. The monkey hangs from the tree branch.
  3. The chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
  4. The painting hangs in the museum.
  5. The flag hangs from the flagpole.

Quotes

  • I always thought it would be funny to have a statue in a town square that's, like, a guy in a suit hanging from a noose. And then, just to really confuse people, have a sign that says, 'Robert E. Lee,' - Zach Galifianakis
  • 'I think to be hanged by the neck until you're dead is a far worse punishment than having to read a book.' - Oscar Wilde
  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.' - Peter Hagerty

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