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hug
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- pronunciation:
- huhg
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
hugs, hugging, hugged |
| definition 1: |
to enfold or squeeze affectionately with the arms; embrace.
- synonyms:
- embrace
- similar words:
- caress, cuddle, enfold, fold, press, snuggle, squeeze, wrap
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| definition 2: |
to stay close to while moving beside or on.
The prowler hugged the wall as he crept along. |
| definition 3: |
to hold firmly or fondly to, as to an idea; cherish.
She hugged the thought of getting revenge.- synonyms:
- cherish
- similar words:
- cling to, embrace
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to mutually embrace, esp. with fondness.
They hugged and then parted.- synonyms:
- embrace
- similar words:
- clinch, cuddle, snuggle
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| related words: |
cling, nestle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a clasp with the arms, often showing affection; embrace.
- synonyms:
- embrace
- similar words:
- caress, clinch, squeeze
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| related words: |
clasp, hold |
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| derivations: |
huggable (adj.), huggingly (adv.), hugger (n.) |
Hug comes from a Norse word that means "to comfort."
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