hung

[hʌŋ]

hung Definition

  • 1past tense and past participle of 'hang'
  • 2suspended or fastened at the top so as to allow the lower part to move freely

Using hung: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hung" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He hung his coat on the hook.

  • Example

    The picture was hung on the wall.

  • Example

    The curtains hung loosely from the rod.

  • Example

    The chandelier hung from the ceiling.

hung Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with hung

  • to be obsessed or preoccupied with something, often to the point of being unable to focus on other things

    Example

    He's been hung up on his ex-girlfriend for months.

  • a jury that is unable to reach a verdict after lengthy deliberation

    Example

    The trial ended in a hung jury, and the case had to be retried.

  • suffering from the aftereffects of excessive drinking, typically characterized by headache and nausea

    Example

    After a night of heavy drinking, he woke up feeling hung over.

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Summary: hung in Brief

'Hung' [hʌŋ] is the past tense and past participle of 'hang', meaning to be suspended or fastened at the top, allowing the lower part to move freely. It is used to describe objects like coats, pictures, curtains, and chandeliers. The phrase 'be hung up on something' means to be obsessed or preoccupied with something, while 'hung jury' refers to a jury that is unable to reach a verdict.

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