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    hug
    /hʌɡ/

    verb

    • 1. squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection: "he hugged her close to him" Similar embracecuddlesqueezeclasp

    noun

    • 1. an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection: "there were hugs and tears as they were reunited"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hugHug Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HUG is to press (someone) tightly in one's arms especially as a sign of affection. How to use hug in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HUG definition: 1. to hold someone close to your body with your arms, usually to show that you like, love, or value…. Learn more.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    When you hug someone, you put your arms around them and hold them tightly, for example because you like them or are pleased to see them. You can also say that two people hug each other or that they hug.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HUG meaning: 1. to hold someone close to your body with your arms, usually to show that you like, love, or value…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › hugHUG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    verb (used with object) , hugged, hug·ging. to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace. to cling firmly or fondly to; cherish: to hug an opinion. to keep close to, as in sailing, walking, or in moving along or alongside of: to hug the shore; to hug the road.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhug verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Definition of hug verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hugHug - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To hug someone is to warmly embrace or grasp them with your arms. Some families hug each other all the time, while others save their hugs for special occasions. SKIP TO CONTENT

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › hugHug - definition of hug by The Free Dictionary

    hug. ( hʌɡ) vb ( mainly tr) , hugs, hugging or hugged. 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) n. a tight or fond embrace.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHUG | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    HUG definition: 1. to put your arms around someone and hold them tightly, usually because you love them: 2. to…. Learn more.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhug noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    an act of putting your arms around somebody and holding them tightly, especially to show that you like or love them. She gave her mother a big hug. He stopped to receive hugs and kisses from the fans. see also bear hug, group hug. Extra Examples. Topics Family and relationships b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Want to learn more?