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hug

[ huhg ]

verb (used with object)

hugged, hugging.
  1. to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
  2. to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish:

    to hug an opinion.

  3. 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)

hugged, hugging.
  1. to cling together; lie close.

noun

  1. a tight clasp with the arms; embrace.

hug

/ ³óʌɡ /

verb

  1. also intr to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace
  2. to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc
  3. to cling to (beliefs, etc); cherish
  4. to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a tight or fond embrace
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³ó³Ü²µ²µ²¹²ú±ô±ð, adjective
  • ˈ³ó³Ü²µ²µ±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³ó³Ü²µî€ƒg±ð°ù noun
  • ³ó³Ü²µî€ƒg¾±²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
  • ³Ü²Ô·³ó³Ü²µ²µ±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hug1

First recorded in 1560–70; perhaps from Old Norse hugga “to soothe, consoleâ€; akin to Old English hogian “to care forâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hug1

C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse hugga to comfort, Old English hogian to take care of
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Example Sentences

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The pair shared a highly emotional scene as Kilmer's character, now an admiral, typed out part of his side of the conversation on a screen, before sharing a hug.

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But while visitors to the shop were embraced in a cozy hug, Grant, who was supporting the store full-time, was struggling to breathe.

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Every few steps, Park stopped to offer hugs or advice.

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In the same interview, Kilmer talked about how he’d go to Central Park and hug trees to feel grounded while studying drama.

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During an emotional first meeting in Leeds, the two women hugged, with Ms Gosling recalling she "couldn't take her eyes off" Ms Hutton's hands.

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