hug

[hʌɡ]

hug Definition

• 1. to hold someone tightly in your arms, especially to show love or affection
• 2. a tight hold with one's arms

Using hug: Examples

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

• Example

  She hugged her friend goodbye before leaving.

• Example

  He gave his daughter a big hug after she won the race.

• Example

  I need a hug right now.

• Example

  The two friends shared a warm hug.

hug Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hug

• cuddle
• clasp
• squeeze
• hold
• embrace

Antonyms for hug

• reject
• push away

Phrases with hug

• bear hug

  a strong, tight embrace, often used to describe a wrestling move

  Example

  The wrestler took his opponent down with a bear hug.

• group hug

  an embrace between three or more people at the same time

  Example

  The team celebrated their victory with a group hug.

• air hug

  a gesture of hugging someone without physical contact, often used during social distancing

  Example

  We couldn't hug each other because of social distancing, so we did an air hug instead.

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Summary: hug in Brief

The verb 'hug' [hʌɡ] means to hold someone tightly in your arms, especially to show love or affection. It can also refer to the act of holding someone tightly in this way. The term extends into phrases like 'bear hug,' which describes a strong, tight embrace, and 'air hug,' which is a gesture of hugging someone without physical contact, often used during social distancing.