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Word: Hang

/haŋ/

Suspended Object: Something that is hung or suspended from something else, typically by its top or upper end. E.g., “A picture hanging on the wall.”
Execution: Historically, a method of execution where a person is put to death by suspending them by the neck until they die due to strangulation or dislocation. E.g., “The prisoner was sentenced to be hanged.”
Duration: A period of time spent doing something or waiting, often with the implication of boredom or frustration. E.g., “I’ll just hang around until you’re finished.”

Attach: To fasten or attach something to a hook, nail, or other support so that it hangs freely. E.g., “She hung her coat on the hook.”
Suspend: To cause something or someone to be supported without resting on the ground. E.g., “The artist hung his paintings across the gallery.”
Wait or Stay: To remain in a place or spend time idly or passively, often implying a casual or aimless manner. E.g., “They decided to hang out at the park.”
Execute by Hanging: To put someone to death by hanging. E.g., “The convicted murderer was hanged.”
Maintain a Position: To maintain a specified position or state, e.g., “Hang on tight!”
Depend or Rest: To depend or rest on something, often metaphorically. E.g., “His hopes hang on the outcome of the vote.”

Hang in there: To encourage someone to persevere through a difficult situation. E.g., “Hang in there; things will get better soon.”
Hang out: To spend time together socially, often in an informal or relaxed setting. E.g., “We’re going to hang out at the mall this weekend.”
Hang up: To terminate a telephone conversation by replacing the receiver. E.g., “He hung up before I could finish speaking.”

Noun: “The chandelier’s ornate design was the centerpiece of the room, drawing all eyes to its graceful hang.”
Verb: “After finishing his homework, he hung his head in exhaustion.”
Idiom (hang in there): “Despite facing numerous setbacks, she kept telling herself to hang in there.”