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hanging

 

[ หˆhรฆล‹ษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a room

The act of suspending or causing to be suspended from above, especially so as to allow free movement in the air.

Synonyms

dangling, suspension

Examples of usage

  • She noticed the hanging lamp in the corner of the room.
  • The hanging plants added a touch of nature to the room.
Context #2 | Noun

execution

A form of capital punishment where a person is suspended by the neck until dead.

Synonyms

execution, lynching

Examples of usage

  • Hanging used to be a common method of execution in the past.
  • The criminal was sentenced to death by hanging.
Context #3 | Noun

decoration

A decorative piece of fabric or other material that is hung on a wall or in a doorway.

Synonyms

decoration, tapestry

Examples of usage

  • The tapestry was a beautiful hanging in the living room.
  • She admired the intricate design of the hanging.
Context #4 | Verb

suspended

To be suspended or be hanging down from above.

Synonyms

dangling, suspended

Examples of usage

  • The keys were hanging on a hook by the door.
  • Her hair was hanging loose around her shoulders.

Translations

Translations of the word "hanging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pendurado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคŸเค•เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรคngend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggantung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธััั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiszฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠใ‚‹ใ™ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suspendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colgante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋‹ฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ visรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ visiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฌๆŒ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viseฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hangandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปัƒะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colgante

Etymology

The word 'hanging' has a long history, with its origins dating back to the Old English period. It is derived from the verb 'hang,' which has Germanic roots. Over the centuries, 'hanging' has evolved to have various meanings, ranging from a method of capital punishment to a form of decoration. The word has been used in literature, art, and everyday language to convey different concepts related to suspension or being suspended. Today, 'hanging' continues to be a versatile word with multiple uses and connotations.

See also: hang, hangings, hangman, hangout, overhang, overhanging.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,322, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.