hanging (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
Definition
Suspended from above, or in the process of being suspended.
Examples
The Christmas lights were hanging from the roof.
She loved the feeling of her long hair hanging down her back.
The curtains were hanging loosely, letting in too much light.
How to Use hanging
- hanging from (prepositional phrase)
- Suspended from a point above. — "The decorations were hanging from the ceiling."
- hanging on (prepositional phrase)
- Clinging to something; continuing to exist or function despite difficulties. — "The climber was hanging on by his fingertips; The small business is still hanging on despite the economic downturn."
- hanging around (phrasal verb)
- Loitering or spending time idly in a place. — "We spent the afternoon hanging around the park."
- hanging out (phrasal verb)
- Spending time relaxing or socializing informally. — "They love hanging out at the coffee shop after school."
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