hug

Definition of Hug in English :

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Noun

1. clinch, hug, squeeze

a tight or amorous embrace

Example Sentences:
'come here and give me a big hug'

Verb

2. bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze

squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Example Sentences:
'Hug me, please'
'They embraced'
'He hugged her close to him'

3. hug

fit closely or tightly

Example Sentences:
'The dress hugged her hips'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hug

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verbWord forms: hugs, hugging or hugged (mainly tr)

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)

noun

5.

a tight or fond embrace

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verb transitiveWord forms: hugged or ˈhugging

1.

to put the arms around and hold closely; esp., to embrace tightly and affectionately

2.

to squeeze tightly between the forelegs, as a bear does

3.

to cling to or cherish (a belief, opinion, etc.)

4.

to keep close to

to hug the shoreline in sailing

verb intransitive

5.

to clasp or embrace each other closely

noun

6.

a close, affectionate embrace

7.

a tight clasp or hold with the arms, as in wrestling

8.

a bear's squeeze

Hug

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v. hugged, hug·ging, hugs

v.tr.

1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.

2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.

3. To stay close to: a sailboat hugging the shore.

v.intr.

To embrace or cling together closely.

n.

1. A close, affectionate embrace.

2. A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.

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