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hung

The correct spelling is hung.

How to pronounce hung

/ˈhʌŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈhʌŋ/

Say it like: Hun-g

The correct spelling is hung. To be or remain suspended. For example: "The lights hung from the ceiling."

Usage Examples

The lights hung from the ceiling.

The smoke hung in the room.

He hung his head in shame.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To be or remain suspended.
  2. 2.To float, as if suspended.
  3. 3.(of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
  4. 4.To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
  5. 5.To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.

adjective

  1. 1.Suspended by hanging.
  2. 2.Having hanging additions or appendages.
  3. 3.Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.
  4. 4.Of a legislature, lacking a majority political party.
  5. 5.Of a computer or similar device, receiving power but not functioning as desired; working very slowly or not at all. The condition is often corrected by rebooting the computer.

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