Definition of the word hanging

Pronunciation of vocabulary hanging

hangingnoun

treo

/ˈhæŋɪŋ//ˈhæŋɪŋ/

Origin of the word hanging

The phrase "hanging in there" has its roots in the late 19th century, likely stemming from the practice of hanging pictures, posters, or other objects on a wall for display. The act of "hanging" something suggests a state of precariousness or "holding on" for dear life, as if the object could easily fall. This metaphorical sense of "hanging" evolved to describe a person facing challenging circumstances, emphasizing the act of enduring and persevering despite difficulty.

Vocabulary summary hanging

typenoun

meaningsuspension

examplehanging bridge

meaninghanging

examplea hanging look

examplea hanging matter: a crime punishable by the death penalty

meaning((usually) plural) curtains; screens; drapes

typeadjective

meaninghang

examplehanging bridge

meaninghanged

examplea hanging look

examplea hanging matter: a crime punishable by the death penalty

Example of vocabulary hangingnamespace

meaning

the practice of killing somebody as a punishment by tying a rope around their neck and allowing them to drop from a high place; an occasion when this happens

hành vi giết ai đó như một hình phạt bằng cách buộc một sợi dây quanh cổ họ và để họ rơi từ trên cao xuống; một dịp khi điều này xảy ra

  • to sentence somebody to death by hanging

    kết án tử hình ai đó bằng cách treo cổ

  • public hangings

    treo cổ công cộng

  • The clothes were hanging from the line outside, flapping gently in the breeze.

    Quần áo được treo trên dây bên ngoài, nhẹ nhàng bay trong gió.

  • The painting was hanging on the wall, waiting for someone to appreciate its beauty.

    Bức tranh được treo trên tường, chờ đợi ai đó chiêm ngưỡng vẻ đẹp của nó.

  • The Augusta National Golf Club banner was hanging from the rafters at the end of the tournament, triumphantly announcing the winner.

    Biểu ngữ của Câu lạc bộ Golf Quốc gia Augusta được treo trên xà nhà vào cuối giải đấu, tuyên bố người chiến thắng một cách đầy hân hoan.

meaning

a large piece of material that is hung on a wall or around a bed for decoration

một mảnh vật liệu lớn được treo trên tường hoặc xung quanh giường để trang trí

  • wall hangings

    treo tường

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary hanging

Idioms of vocabulary hanging

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.

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