hug

verb
UK: /hʌɡ/
US: /hʌɡ/

  1. To put your arms around someone tightly and hold them close to show love or friendship.

    1. I gave my mom a big hug at the airport after a long time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite their argument, they shared a warm hug, showing forgiveness and affection. [ ] [ ]

  2. To stay very close to something; to follow something closely.

    1. The car was going very fast, I had to hug the side of the road. [ ] [ ]
    2. The path begins to hug the coastline more closely, offering stunning views of the sea. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

clasp squeeze cuddle embrace
hug noun

  1. An act of holding someone tightly in your arms, usually to show love or affection.

    1. She gave me a warm hug when I arrived. [ ] [ ]
    2. After winning the game, the team celebrated with a group hug. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hug" in English means: To put your arms around someone tightly and hold them close to show love or friendship., To stay very close to something; to follow something closely..

The phonetic transcription of "hug" is /hʌɡ/ in British English and /hʌɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hug": clasp, squeeze, cuddle, embrace.

Example usage of "hug": "I gave my mom a big hug at the airport after a long time.". More examples on the page.