verb
Meaning 1
To regard with passionate affection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
hang upon
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verb
Meaning 2
To pay overt attention to, as from sycophancy or intense interest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- They hung upon his every word.
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verb
Meaning 3
To hover around.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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verb
Meaning 4
To depend upon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- Everything hangs upon whether the boss agrees.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hang on
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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