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hang out with

hæŋ aʊt wɪð

informal
beginner
Base verb:
hang
Particles:
out with
Separable:
No

What does "hang out with" mean?

To spend time casually with someone

Examples

  • I'm going to hang out with my friends tonight.
  • We used to hang out with them all the time.
  • Who do you usually hang out with?
  • She hangs out with a creative crowd.
  • Let's hang out with the team after work.

How to use it

Informal and friendly. Very common among all age groups for casual socializing.

Similar expressions

spend time with
socialize with

Opposites

avoid
stay away from

Related phrasal verbs

  • hang up

    To end a phone call

  • hang out

    To spend time relaxing or socializing casually

  • hang on

    To wait for a short time

  • hang around

    To wait or stay somewhere without any particular purpose

  • hang back

    To hesitate or be reluctant to act

  • get up

    To rise from bed after sleeping

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