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hug
[ huhg ]
verb (used with object)
- to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
- to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish:
to hug an opinion.
- to keep close to, as in sailing, walking, or in moving along or alongside of:
to hug the shore;
to hug the road.
verb (used without object)
- to cling together; lie close.
noun
- a tight clasp with the arms; embrace.
hug
/ ʌɡ /
verb
- also intr to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace
- to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc
- to cling to (beliefs, etc); cherish
- to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself)
noun
- a tight or fond embrace
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, adjective
- ˈܲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲg noun
- ܲgԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ܲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of hug1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hug1
Example Sentences
“We loved her. Such a talented person. A great entertainer, a great singer and a wonderful Christian lady. We will miss her sweet smile and great hugs.”
"At home, I hugged my mother, and we cried together for a while. Then cousins and friends started to arrive, and the phone was ringing off the hook."
Leaning in for a hug, he adds, "Don't be sad, be happy. I love ya."
“I recall the sharp corners of my mother’s arms during her infrequent hugs.”
The intensity with which the teen hugs his teacher, a father figure, helps a viewer comprehend the depth of the sorrow, imbuing “The Teacher” with a moving potency.
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