hug
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- pronunciation:
- huhg
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hugs, hugging, hugged |
| definition 1: |
When you hug someone, you put your arms around them and hold them close to you for a little while. You usually hug someone to show that you like them or love them.
My mom and my grandma always hug each other for a long time before they say goodbye.
- similar words:
- cuddle, fold, snuggle, squeeze
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| definition 2: |
When you hug something, you stay close to it while moving along it.
The spy hugged the wall, trying not to be seen by the guard. |
| definition 3: |
When people hug, they hold each other close with their arms.
When my mom came home from the hospital, everybody hugged.- similar words:
- cuddle, snuggle
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| related words: |
cling |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A hug is a hold using the arms, often showing love or friendship.
My aunt always likes to give me a hug when she comes over.- similar words:
- squeeze
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| related words: |
hold |
| derivations: |
huggable (adj.), huggingly (adv.), hugger (n.) |
Hug comes from a Norse word that means "to comfort."