Enter the word for search

hung over

UK
/hʌŋ ˈəʊvə/
US
/hʌŋ ˈoʊvər/

Translations

hang oververb

hung over

Past Simple

hung over
Past Simple
hung over
Past Participle
hanging over
Gerund
UK
/hæŋ ˈəʊvə/
US
/hæŋ ˈoʊvər/
peser surSe dit d’une menace, d’un souci ou d’une impression pénible qui persiste dans l’esprit ou l’atmosphère.
The threat of layoffs continued to hang over the employees, affecting their morale.
La menace de licenciements continuait de peser sur les employés, affectant leur moral.
surplomberPour une position physique au-dessus de quelque chose.
The chandelier hangs over the dining table, providing ample light for meals.
Le lustre surplombe la table à manger, offrant une lumière abondante pour les repas.
Additional translations
planer au-dessus deEmploi plus figuré, souvent avec une nuance menaçante ou inquiétante.
Synonyms
linger
stay
continue
persist
remain

Definitions

hang oververb
To remain persistently in the mind or atmosphere, often causing worry or unease.
The threat of layoffs continued to hang over the employees, affecting their morale.
To be suspended or positioned above something.
The chandelier hangs over the dining table, providing ample light for meals.
To loom or be imminent, especially in a threatening or ominous way.
A sense of dread hung over the town as the storm approached.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong