B1verbrelationshipsemotions
US/hʌɡ/
UK/hʌɡ/
to put your arms around someone and hold them close, to show love or friendship
In context
She hugged me so tight at the airport that I couldn't breathe.
Come here and hug your grandma before you leave.
We hugged goodbye and promised to call each other every week.
Words that go with hug
verb + adverb
- hug tightlyHe hugged his daughter tightly after the long trip.
- hug goodbyeThey hugged goodbye at the bus station.
verb + noun
- hug each otherThe players hugged each other after the final whistle.
- give someone a hugYou look sad, let me give you a hug.
adjective + noun
- big hugCome here and give your grandma a big hug.