hang

hang, hung, hung

hang, hanged, hanged

To suspend from above

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HANG

The verb hang has two distinct sets of forms, depending on its meaning:

1) Hang – Hung – Hung

Meaning: To attach, suspend, or place something in a high position (e.g., on a wall, hook, or rail).

Examples:

She hung the picture on the wall.
He hung his coat on the hook.
The flag was hung outside the building.

2) Hang – Hanged – Hanged

Meaning: To execute someone by fastening a rope around their neck and suspending them until death. This usage is specific to executions, especially in historical or legal contexts.

Examples:

They hanged the criminal in the main square.
In the past, traitors were often hanged for treason.

Summary:

Use hung when referring to objects being suspended or attached.
Use hanged only when referring to execution by hanging.

Base Form	hang
Simple Past	hung \| hanged
Past Participle	hung \| hanged
3rd Person Singular	hangs
-ing Form	hanging
Categories	Type 2: irr Type 5: a-b-b

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2026-07-15

All Verbs Verb Quiz

Verbs starting with "han" 3

hand

handle

hang

Verbs ending with "ang" 2

bang

hang

Verbs 10

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