hug
Translation
to hug, to embrace, to cuddle
Examples
She hugged her mother tightly.
She hugged her mother tightly.
The road hugs the coastline.
The road hugs the coastline.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to hold (sb./sth.) tightly in one's arms She hugged her mother tightly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embrace, cuddle, clasp
Etymology
Possibly from Old Norse 'hugga', meaning 'to comfort'.
Memory Tips
A hug is a universal gesture of affection. Imagine giving a big bear hug.