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hang

Verb

  1. 1

    hang

    For the sun, moon, clouds, etc., to hang in a mountain or hill.

    Korean definition: 해, 달, 구름이 산이나 고개 등에 얹히다.

    • It felt like it was just morning, but already the setting sun was hanging over the western ridge.

    • When I went out to the beach to watch the sunrise, the sun was just resting on the surface of the water.

  2. 2

    span; cover; extend; range

    For something to continue or affect within a certain period or range.

    Korean definition: 일정한 기간이나 범위 내에서 이어지거나 영향을 미치다.

    • The two met secretly on many occasions.

    • The work he presented this time was completed over a long span of ten years.

  3. 3

    stretch; lie across

    To stretch from one end to the other or across a certain space.

    Korean definition: 무엇의 양끝이나 어떤 공간에 길게 걸리다.

    • Do I have to go around to get to the other side of the lake?

      There is a bridge spanning the lake, so please cross over there.

  4. 4

    place; put; pay

    To place something over a certain place.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 어디 위에 얹어서 놓다.

    • We put our arms over each other's shoulders and walked along happily together.

    • The man took off his clothes, tossed them carelessly over the sofa, and went down to eat.