Pronunciation: /hʌŋ/
verb past tense of hang, meaning to suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part not attached
A1 The picture is hung on the wall.
A2 She hung the clothes out to dry.
B1 He hung up the phone after the call.
B2 The painting was hung in the gallery for all to see.
C1 The chandelier was hung from the ceiling with precision.
C2 The artist carefully hung each piece in the exhibit to create a cohesive display.
adjective not applicable
A1 The picture is hung crooked on the wall.
A2 She hung her wet clothes on the line to dry.
B1 The chandelier hung from the ceiling in the grand ballroom.
B2 The painting was hung in the gallery for all to admire.
C1 The tapestry was carefully hung in the museum to preserve its beauty.
C2 The intricate mobile was hung in the art exhibit, captivating all who passed by.
adverb not applicable
A1 The picture is hung on the wall.
A2 She hung the clothes out to dry.
B1 The painting was hung in the gallery for all to see.
B2 He hung the phone up angrily after the call.
C1 The chandelier was hung from the ceiling with care.
C2 The tapestry was elegantly hung in the grand hall.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I hung the picture on the wall.
A2 She hung her coat on the hook by the door.
B1 The teacher hung the students' artwork in the hallway.
B2 The museum curator hung the new painting in the gallery.
C1 The chef hung the freshly caught fish to dry before cooking.
C2 The fashion designer hung the latest collection on the runway for the show.
preposition not applicable
A1 The picture is hung on the wall.
A2 She hung the clothes on the line to dry.
B1 The keys were hung by the door for easy access.
B2 The artwork was carefully hung in the gallery for the exhibition.
C1 The chandelier was hung from the ceiling with precision.
C2 The tapestry was hung in the grand hall to enhance its beauty.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I hung the picture on the wall and it looks great.
A2 She hung the clothes out to dry in the sun.
B1 He hung up the phone after finishing the call.
B2 The artwork was carefully hung in the gallery for the exhibition.
C1 The curtains were hung with precision to ensure they fell perfectly.
C2 The chandelier was hung in the center of the room to create a focal point.
interjection not applicable
A1 Hung! I can't reach the top shelf.
A2 Hung! That painting looks crooked.
B1 Hung! I forgot my keys at home.
B2 Hung! This traffic is unbearable.
C1 Hung! I can't believe I made such a mistake.
C2 Hung! The suspense in this movie is killing me.
article not applicable
A1 I hung up my coat on the hook.
A2 The picture was hung on the wall.
B1 She hung the clothes out to dry in the sun.
B2 The artist carefully hung the paintings in the gallery.
C1 The chandelier was hung from the ceiling with precision.
C2 The tapestry was hung in the grand hall for all to admire.
formal The painting was carefully hung in the art gallery.
informal I hung the picture frame on the wall.
slang Let's hang out at the mall this weekend.
figurative The tension in the room hung heavy in the air.
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