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Hanger
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Simple meaning
What does Hanger mean?
A hanger holds clothes in a closet.
Dictionary definition
An object shaped to hold clothing while it hangs.
Example sentences
Hanger in a sentence
easy
I put my jacket on a hanger.
medium
The closet had one empty hanger left.
hard
Using a hanger helps keep a shirt smooth instead of folded in a drawer.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
floor pileClothes placed on the floor instead of hung up.
drawerA storage space where clothes may be folded instead of hung.
Word family
Hanger word family
Base word
hanger
noun
hangers
More than one hanger.
verb
hang
To attach or place something so it is supported from above.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a hanger?
A hanger is used to hang clothing.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to hanger?
Hangers are often used in closets.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hanger correctly?
Hanger fits a sentence about clothing storage.
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