hang

The word “hang” has 1 syllable: hang

It's pronounced as /hæŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for hang?

In the thesaurus, “hang” has 22 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hang along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hang

base
dangle
decline
depend
descent
dip
downhill
droop
fall
float
hanging
hook
hover
mount
sag
sail
slack
slackness
sling
suspend
swim
swing

Antonyms for hang

ascent
distend
rigidity
rise
settle
sink
stiffen
straighten
tension
tightness
upgrade
uphill

Meanings of hang

noun
1. The way in which something hangs.
2. A grip, understanding.
3. An instance of ceasing to respond to input.
4. A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
5. A mass of hanging material.
6. The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.
7. Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
8. Name and trademark of a musical instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG.
verb
1. To be or remain suspended.
2. To float, as if suspended.
3. (of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
4. To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
5. To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.
6. To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
7. To be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose.
8. (used in maledictions) To damn.
9. To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.
10. To exhibit (an object) by hanging.
11. To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).
12. To decorate (something) with hanging objects.
13. To remain persistently in one's thoughts.
14. To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.
15. To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.
16. To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.
17. To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.
18. To be vulnerable to capture.
19. Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.

Example Sentences

Please hang the picture on the wall next to the window.
He decided to hang his coat on the hook by the door.
They will hang the banner above the entrance for the celebration.
She loves to hang out with friends at the park after school.
The children were excited to hang their stockings by the fireplace for Christmas.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hang, such as: ascent, base, dangle, decline, depend, descent, dip.

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