hug

Everyday

1. To hug someone means to put your arms around them and hold them close, to show love, comfort or friendship. tree →
2. A hug is that action. tree →
3. To hug something can mean to stay very close to it: the path hugs the coast. tree →

In the lessons

In lessons about feelings, a hug can comfort someone who is sad, but in body-safety lessons everyone decides about their own body: you can say no to a hug, and you should ask before you hug others. In stories a hug often ends an argument or shows love. Phrases: give someone a hug, a big hug, group hug, bear hug.

Examples

• Grandma gave me a big hug. tree →
• Can I have a hug? tree →
• He hugged his teddy bear and fell asleep. tree →
• It's okay to say no if you don't want a hug. tree →
• The team had a group hug after they won. tree →
• She hugged her friend who was crying. tree →
• Ask before you hug someone. tree →
• The boat hugged the coast to stay out of the storm. tree →

Note

Double the «g»: hugged, hugging. A «bear hug» is a very strong, big hug. Nobody, even a relative, should make you hug them if you don't want to; you can wave or high-five instead.