Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

Definitions of hanging

noun the act of suspending or being suspended from above

Example Sentences

A1 I see a hanging plant in the living room.

A2 The hanging of the painting on the wall was done perfectly.

B1 The hanging of the curtains in the bedroom took longer than expected.

B2 The hanging of the chandelier in the dining room added a touch of elegance.

C1 The hanging of the tapestry in the hallway required precise measurements.

C2 The hanging of the artwork in the gallery was meticulously planned and executed.

adjective suspended in the air or attached to something above

Example Sentences

A1 The hanging plant in the living room adds a nice touch of greenery.

A2 I saw a hanging sign outside the store indicating they were closed.

B1 The hanging fruit was just out of reach, so I had to use a ladder to pick it.

B2 The hanging chandelier in the dining room was an elegant focal point.

C1 The hanging tapestry on the wall was a beautiful work of art.

C2 The hanging gardens of Babylon are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Examples of hanging in a Sentence

formal The painting was hanging crookedly on the wall.

informal I saw a bunch of kids hanging out at the park.

slang Let's go hang at the mall this weekend.

figurative The threat of failure was hanging over his head.

Grammatical Forms of hanging

past tense

hung

plural

hangings

comparative

more hanging

superlative

most hanging

present tense

hang

future tense

will hang

perfect tense

have hung

continuous tense

is hanging

singular

hanging

positive degree

hanging

infinitive

to hang

gerund

hanging

participle

hanging

Origin and Evolution of hanging

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hanging' originated from the Old English word 'hangian' which meant to be suspended or attached from above.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hanging' has evolved to encompass various meanings such as execution by suspension, decorative drapery, and informal gatherings where people socialize in a relaxed manner.