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hug Definition and Meaning in English (hug definition)

noun
Synonyms:embracecuddleclasp
Quick Answer • Definition

Hug definition: A hug is an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.

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Definitions of Hug

  1. 1noun

    A hug is an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.

  2. 2verb

    To hug means to squeeze someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.

Example Sentences

casual

“She gave her son a warm hug before he left for school.”

casual

“They hugged each other tightly after not seeing each other for years.”

general

“A simple hug can sometimes convey more than words.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

push awayreleaseshun

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularhugs
past tensehugged
present participlehugging
agent nounhugger

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

bear hugcollocation

A very tight and strong hug.

group hugcollocation

A hug involving several people at once.

hug it outidiom

To resolve a disagreement or conflict by hugging.

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Hug definition: A hug is an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.
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'Hug' translates to 'hug' in English. Hug definition: A hug is an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.
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