Hung vs. Hanged
Hung
Definition
Hung is the past tense of hang when referring to suspending an object or displaying something, such as a picture or a piece of clothing.
Hanged
Definition
Hanged is the past tense of hang when referring to the execution method of suspending a person by the neck until death.
Example
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She hung the painting on the wall.
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We hung the decorations for the party last night.
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He hung his coat on the hook by the door.
Example
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The criminal was hanged for his crimes last Friday.
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In the old days, some people were hanged for stealing.
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The story told of a man who was hanged unjustly by a corrupt government.
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