hug
embrace / squeeze / stay close to
Transitive VerbNoun
pl: hugspast: huggedpp: huggeding: hugging
This word conveys a sense of warmth, security, and emotional intimacy. It is primarily used to describe a physical manifestation of affection or comfort, carrying a positive and tender connotation in social interactions. When used in a spatial context, such as hugging a wall or a curb, the word shifts from emotional warmth to a sense of cautious proximity or strategic positioning, implying a desire to stay as close to the edge as possible.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ someone]
To squeeze someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, greeting, or comfort.
"She hugged her daughter tightly before she left for college."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To keep close to something or to follow the edge of a path or road very closely.
"The driver hugged the curb to avoid the construction zone."