hug

[US]/hʌɡ/
[UK]/hʌɡ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. embrace tightly; hold tightly; persist in
vi. embrace tightly; hold tightly together
n. tight embrace; embrace; stubbornness

Phrases & Collocations

warm hug

affectionate hug

bear hug

friendly hug

Example Sentences

The road hugs the river.

hug oneself for being so lucky

expressed her affection with a hug;

A heavy car with a low center of gravity will hug the road.

He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.

He hurries down the gangplank to hug his waiting wife.

After gourde Johannsen scores point, at that time Aituoao who changed excitedly with commander in chief the melon was already pulled hugs in together.

Real-world Examples

I wasted all my time hugging everybody.

Source: The Washington Post

It's like a really nice warm hug.

Source: Architectural Digest

And maybe earn a big hug from.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

And he gave me a big hug.

Source: The private playlist of a celebrity.

Keldy cried while her children hugged her.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

Many stopped to give me a hug.

Source: Lean In

A word of advice – ask before you hug!

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

Come here. I'll give you a hug.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

Can you at least give me a hug?

Source: Young Sheldon Season 4

Have you ever wondered why you hug other people?

Source: Psychology Mini Class

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