hug
Third Person
hugs
Present Participle
hugging
Past Tense
hugged
Past Participle
hugged
1
to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves
- She rushed to hug her friend upon seeing her after a long time.
- Overjoyed to see each other, they warmly hugged upon meeting at the airport.
- As a sign of support, he gently hugged his friend who was going through a tough time.
- In times of sorrow, friends often find solace in hugging each other.
- Feeling grateful, she hugged the person who returned her lost belongings.
2
to surround or fit closely and snugly around something
transitive
- The sweater hugged her curves, making her feel comfortable and cozy.
- The blanket hugged her body, keeping her warm through the night.
- The soft foam of the mattress hugged his body as he lay down.
- The warm sand hugged his feet as he walked along the beach.
- The soft fabric of the seat cover hugged the shape of the chair perfectly.