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Synonyms for hang
get the hang of something
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- grasp
- understand
- learn
- master
- comprehend
- catch on to
- acquire the technique of
- get the knack or technique
hang about or around
hang around with someone
wait
hang on or upon something: depend
hang on or upon something: listen attentively to
hang onto something: grip
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- grip
- seize
- grasp
- clutch
- hold onto
- take hold of
- latch onto
- hold tightly
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Synonyms for hang
to fasten or be fastened at one point with no support from below
hang on: to be determined by or contingent on something unknown, uncertain, or changeable
hang on: to continue without halting despite difficulties or setbacks
hang out: to visit regularly
hang out: to be with as a companion
hang up: to cause to be later or slower than expected or desired
hang upon: to be determined by or contingent on something unknown, uncertain, or changeable
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Synonyms for hang
the way a garment hangs
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a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
kill by hanging
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let drop or droop
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be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
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be exhibited
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prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
decorate or furnish with something suspended
be placed in position as by a hinge
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place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
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