5/6 Easily confused words

 

Hanged vs. Hung

Both "hanged" and "hung" are past tense forms of "hang", but their usage depends on the context.

1. Meaning and Difference

• Hanged – refers specifically to execution by hanging (when a person is killed by a rope around the neck).
• Hung – is used for everything else (objects, decorations, pictures, etc.).

2. Usage and Examples

✅ Correct usage:

• The criminal was hanged for his crimes. (Refers to execution)

• In the past, people were hanged for theft. (Legal punishment)

• I hung the picture on the wall. (Refers to an object)

• He hung his coat on the hook. (General use)

❌ Common mistake:

• The murderer was hung last year. ❌ (Use "hanged")
• She hanged the clothes outside. ❌ (Use "hung")

Quick Trick to Remember

• Hanged = Death ☠️
• Hung = Objects 🖼️