hung on Synonyms

hung on Meaning

hung on

to persist tenaciously, to continue stubbornly, to keep hold, hold on sense 2, to keep hold or possession especially tightly, to hold, grip, or keep tenaciously

hung on Sentence Examples

  1. The picture was meticulously hung on the wall, its vibrant colors illuminating the room.
  2. The laundry hung on the clothesline gently swayed in the breeze, like a row of dancing ghosts.
  3. The heavy chandelier hung from the ceiling, its ornate crystals shimmering in the soft light.
  4. The banner hung across the street, proclaiming a joyous message of triumph.
  5. The jewelry hung on a delicate chain around her neck, a symbol of love and elegance.
  6. The sword hung on the wall, a testament to past battles and sacrifices.
  7. The framed photograph hung on the mantle, a cherished memory of a time long gone.
  8. The thief hung from the tree branch by a thin rope, his fate sealed by his own greed.
  9. The heavy clouds hung low in the sky, threatening to unleash their burden upon the earth.
  10. The mist hung in the air like a thick blanket, obscuring the path forward.

FAQs About the word hung on

to persist tenaciously, to continue stubbornly, to keep hold, hold on sense 2, to keep hold or possession especially tightly, to hold, grip, or keep tenaciously

carried on, kept up,dug in, persisted, followed through (with),persevered,knuckled down

bowed, gave up, quit,knocked off, quitted, submitted, hesitated, hung back,gave in, succumbed

The picture was meticulously hung on the wall, its vibrant colors illuminating the room.

The laundry hung on the clothesline gently swayed in the breeze, like a row of dancing ghosts.

The heavy chandelier hung from the ceiling, its ornate crystals shimmering in the soft light.

The banner hung across the street, proclaiming a joyous message of triumph.