Hang Over

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /hæŋ ˈoʊ.vər/

Definitions of hang over

noun a feeling of illness or discomfort caused by excessive drinking or indulgence

Example Sentences

A1 I have a hangover from drinking too much last night.

A2 She woke up with a terrible hangover after the party.

B1 His hangover was so bad that he couldn't get out of bed all day.

B2 The hangover from the celebration lasted for hours.

C1 The hangover from the weekend's festivities lingered throughout the week.

C2 Despite the hangover, he managed to make it to work on time.

verb to remain in a place or situation longer than expected or desired

Example Sentences

A1 I hang over the edge of the pool to see what's below.

A2 The painting will hang over the fireplace in the living room.

B1 The threat of a possible recession hangs over the economy.

B2 The decision to cut funding for the project hangs over our heads.

C1 The uncertainty of the future hangs over our discussions.

C2 The impending deadline hangs over us as we work on the project.

Examples of hang over in a Sentence

formal The hangover from last night's party left him feeling nauseous and fatigued.

informal I can't believe how bad my hangover is today after all those shots.

slang I've got the worst hangover ever, I swear I'm never drinking again.

figurative The negative comments from the meeting seemed to hang over her like a dark cloud.

Grammatical Forms of hang over

past tense

hung over

plural

hangovers

comparative

more hung over

superlative

most hung over

present tense

hang over

future tense

will hang over

perfect tense

have hung over

continuous tense

is hanging over

singular

hangover

positive degree

hung over

infinitive

to hang over

gerund

hanging over

participle

hung over

Origin and Evolution of hang over

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'hang over' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hangian' meaning to be suspended or to be attached to something.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense of something being suspended or attached, the word 'hang over' evolved over time to describe the feeling of lingering effects from excessive alcohol consumption.