Phrasal verb
hang with
Definitions
01to spend time with
phr.v. to spend time relaxing or socialising with someone.
phr.v. to socialise or spend leisure time with a person or group. This sense is synonymous with 'hang out with' and is highly informal.
“I usually hang with my friends at the park after school on Fridays.”
“During the summer break, he preferred to hang with the local musicians rather than stay at the tourist resorts with his family.”
American English · Informal
Usage
The verb is intransitive but always takes the preposition 'with' followed by an object.
02to keep up with
phr.v. to be able to perform at the same level as others in a difficult situation.
phr.v. to maintain a comparable level of skill, speed, or endurance relative to others in a competitive or demanding context.
“The new runner is fast, but she can't quite hang with the professionals yet.”
“Although he was the youngest player on the court, he proved he could hang with the veterans during the high-intensity drills.”
American English · Informal · Slang
Usage
Often used in negative constructions to indicate a lack of ability to compete.
Antonyms
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.
Phrasal verb
Particles
with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
hang + with + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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