hug
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
hugs;
hugged;
hugging
hugs;
hugged;
hugging
Britannica Dictionary definition of HUG
1
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to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship
[+ object]
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I hugged him close.
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She hugged her daughter.
[no object]
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We hugged briefly, and then it was time to say goodbye.
2
[+ object]
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to hold (something) tightly with your arms
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I hugged my knees to my chest.
3
[+ object]
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to stay close to (something)
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The road hugs the river.
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The boat hugged the shore.
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body-hugging clothing [=clothes that are tight]
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a cute, huggable puppy
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hug
noun
plural
hugs
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hug
noun
plural
hugs
Britannica Dictionary definition of HUG
[count]
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the act of putting your arms around someone or something as a way of showing love or friendship
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hugs and kisses
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He gave me a big hug. [=he hugged me]
