to wait for a moment or a short period, often while someone does something or gets something ready.
Example
A: Can you help me with this?
B: Hang on, let me finish this email first.
Tell it apart
Hang on, I'll grab my coat.
Hang on to the railing.
Same verb · different particle
“hang” phrasal verbs
Same verb, different particle, different meaning. Learn these 3 one at a time, then test yourself.
3 phrasal verbslisten & quiz
to spend time relaxing or socializing with someone, usually without any special plan or activity.
Example
A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: Not much, just hanging out with my cousins.
Tell it apart
We hung out at the park.
We went out for dinner.
If the parts of a story or argument hang together, they form a clear and believable whole.
Example
A: Do you believe her explanation?
B: Not really. The main story hangs together, but the times keep changing.
Tell it apart
Fill the gap
Which “hang” fits?
Read the sentence, then pick the phrasal verb that belongs in the gap.
Turn this into speaking practice
Pick one and say it out loud. Save the ones you mix up.