hugged

Meanings

• Verb

  To enclose or hold (someone) in an embrace, especially as a sign of affection.

  - "After a long day, John hugged his wife tightly."
  - "The little girl ran to her father and hugged him."

• Verb

  To surround or enclose (something) in a protective or comforting way.

  - "The tree was hugged by the thick layer of snow."
  - "The fort was hugged by the high walls."

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Synonyms

cleave , stick , hunker , squat , stoop , accoll , coll , embrace , treasure

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Variants

List of all variants of hugged that leads to same result
hug , huggable , hugged , hugger , huggers , hugging , hugs , bear-hug , bear-hugged , bear-hugging , bear-hugs

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Etymology

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Old English hugan, from hogian ‘embrace’. Related to hūg ‘hug, embrace’.

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Trivia

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1. A bear hug is a type of wrestling hold where one person grabs another person around the chest with their arms.

2. The term 'hug' is also used in the world of technology, where 'hugging' refers to a situation where two networks are connected to each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embrace: An act of putting one's arms around someone or something to express affection or protection.

2. Comfort: A feeling of relief or peace, often associated with being hugged or surrounded by loved ones.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'hug' is often used metaphorically to describe comfort, support, and affection. In art, there are many depictions of people hugging, expressing love, comfort, and connection.

How to Memorize "hugged"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself giving or receiving a hug. Imagine the feeling of the arms around you and the warmth of the embrace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hug' with feelings of love, comfort, and support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'hug' to remember a concept or piece of information. For example, 'Hug' could stand for 'History, Understanding, and Grasping'.

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