Hang and Overhang

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Hang

Hang verb - To place on an elevated point without support from below.

Usage example: hang your coats on the coat rack in the hall

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Overhang and hang are semantically related. in suspend or be suspended topic. In some cases you can use "Overhang" instead a verb "Hang".

Nearby Words: hangup, hanging, hangout, hanger, hanged

Overhang

Overhang verb - To remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on.

Usage example: a cancer patient who refuses to put his life on hold even though the constant threat of death has been overhanging him for several years

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Hang and overhang are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hang" instead a verb "Overhang".

Nearby Word: overhanging

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