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hang with

phr. v..
B1 Intermediate Oxford American English Informal

phr. v.. to spend time with someone in a relaxed or social way.

phr. v.. to spend time in the company of others for social purposes; an informal alternative to 'spend time with' or 'socialize with'.


SIMPLE

I like to hang with my friends on weekends.

CONTEXTUAL

After the movie finished, we decided to hang with the rest of the group at the park.

COMPLEX

While the older generation preferred formal dinners, the teenagers were content to simply hang with their peers at the local mall.

Particles
with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
hang + with + object
Usage

highly informal; usually followed by a person or a group of people.

Teaching tip

this is a shortened version of 'hang out with'; it is very common in American English and helps students sound more natural in casual conversations.

Pitfall

I am going to hang with my homework tonight.I am going to do my homework tonight.'hang with' is used for people and social situations, not for tasks or objects.

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