hang around
The phrase “hang around” has 3 syllables: hang a-round
It's pronounced as /hæŋ əˈraʊnd/
What is synonym and antonym for hang around?
In the thesaurus, “hang around” has 4 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hang around along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hang around
- remain
- stay
- stick around
- wait
Antonyms for hang around
- bail
- bail out
- clear off
- clear out
- cut out
- depart
- escape
- exit
- get off
- get out
- go
- go off
- leave
- move
- peel off
- pull out
- push off
- push on
- quit
- run away
- take off
- walk out
Meanings of hang around
- verb
- To stay, linger or loiter.
- To spend time or be friends (especially to hang around with someone).
Example Sentences
- He decided to hang around the park, hoping to see his friends.
- We like to hang around the coffee shop on weekends to relax.
- It's not a good idea to hang around the construction site for safety reasons.
- She didn’t have any plans, so she decided to just hang around at home.
- The kids like to hang around the playground after school.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hang around, such as: bail, bail out, clear off, clear out, cut out, depart, escape.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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