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English
hang around
hæŋ əˈraʊnd
Meaning: to spend time somewhere without a special purpose; to linger
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | hang around |
| 3rd person singular present | hangs around |
| Present participle | hanging around |
| Past | hung around |
| Will future | will hang around |
| Going-to future | going to hang around |
| Imperative negative | don't hang around / do not hang around |
Example
We can hang around the station for an hour.
We can hang around the station for an hour.
Usage Notes
Hang around is an informal phrasal verb. It often takes a place after around, and hang around with someone means spend time with that person.
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