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HUHNG

Hung (adjective) means suspended or attached from above. Example: “The paintings were hung at eye level along the corridor.”

adjective
1
Suspended or attached from above.
"The paintings were hung at eye level along the corridor."
2
Describes a jury or legislature that cannot reach a decisive majority.
"The trial ended with a hung jury after days of deadlock."
"The election produced a hung parliament, with no party in overall control."
3
(of a computer) Frozen and not responding.
"My laptop hung again, so I had to force a restart."

How to Use Hung

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPast tense/participle of "hang" — suspended, or (of a jury/parliament) stuck without a majority, or (of a computer) frozen.

Common pairings
hung jury hung parliament the program hung

Word Forms

more hung comparative, Hungs plural, most hung superlative

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Etymology

The past participle of "hang," from Old English hōn.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “hung” mean?

The word “hung” means suspended or attached from above. In plain terms, past tense/participle of "hang" — suspended, or (of a jury/parliament) stuck without a majority, or (of a computer) frozen.

How do you pronounce “hung”?

“Hung” is pronounced HUHNG (/ˈhʌŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hung” in a sentence?

Here is “hung” used in a sentence: “The paintings were hung at eye level along the corridor.”

What part of speech is “hung”?

“Hung” is an adjective.

Where does the word “hung” come from?

The word “hung” comes from Old English. The past participle of "hang," from Old English hōn.

Is “hung” a common word?

“Hung” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “hung” have?

“Hung” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suspended or attached from above.

What is the difference between 'hung' and 'hanged'?

'Hung' is the usual past form when something is suspended or attached from above, as in 'she hung the picture on the wall.' 'Hanged' is traditionally reserved for execution by hanging, as in 'the prisoner was hanged.' Using 'hung' for objects and 'hanged' for executions is the standard distinction.

When should you use 'hung' instead of 'hanged'?

Use 'hung' for curtains, pictures, clothes, and almost everything that is suspended or displayed. Reserve 'hanged' only for the sense of putting a person to death by hanging. In every other context, 'hung' is correct.

What is a hung jury?

A hung jury is a jury that cannot reach the required agreement, whether a unanimous verdict or a set majority. Because the jurors are deadlocked, no verdict is delivered, and the case may be retried.

What is a hung parliament?

A hung parliament, or hung legislature, is one in which no single party wins an outright majority of the seats. This makes it harder to form a government and often leads to coalitions or agreements between parties.

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