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- [huhg]
- /hʌg/
- /hʌɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhg]
- /hʌg/
Definitions of hug word
- verb with object hug to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace. 1
- verb with object hug to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish: to hug an opinion. 1
- verb with object hug to keep close to, as in sailing, walking, or in moving along or alongside of: to hug the shore; to hug the road. 1
- verb without object hug to cling together; lie close. 1
- noun hug a tight clasp with the arms; embrace. 1
- noun hug Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection. 1
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Origin of hug
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; perhaps < Old Norse hugga to soothe, console; akin to Old English hogian to care for
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Hug
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hug popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hug usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hug
verb hug
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- seize — to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon.
- press — to force into service, especially naval or military service; impress.
- lock — a tress, curl, or ringlet of hair.
noun hug
- embrace — An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.
- affection — If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them.
- caress — If you caress someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately.
- bunny hug — a ballroom dance with syncopated rhythm, popular in America in the early 20th century
Antonyms for hug
verb hug
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- release — to lease again.
- donate — to present as a gift, grant, or contribution; make a donation of, as to a fund or cause: to donate used clothes to the Salvation Army.
- turn away — move further from sth, sb
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
noun hug
- push — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
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