Hang about and Slave

Opposite meaning terms

Hang about verb - To spend time doing nothing.

Usage example: a London slum where lots of unemployed young men could be seen hanging about

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Slave is an antonym for hang about.

Slave verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: slaving over a hot stove

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Hang about is an antonym for slave. (British)

Nearby Words: slavish, slaver, slavery, slaved, slaving

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