Definition

To hang down loosely and move back and forth.

Example

The keys dangled from her finger as she walked.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Look at that toy on the shelf; it just seems to dangle there.

Yeah, it looks like it's about to fall off any second!

I wonder if it would still work if it started to dangle down.

Probably, but it might break if it hits the ground.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A thing that hangs or is suspended from something else.

Example

The key was on a dangle from the hook.

Conversation

I saw a cool keychain that had a little dangle on it.

That sounds interesting! What did it look like?

It was a tiny charm shaped like a cat, and the dangle was its tail.

Definition

To make something hang down loosely or swing from a higher position.

Example

She decided to dangle the keys from her finger as she walked.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the kids like to dangle off the monkey bars?

Yeah, it's a bit risky, but they seem to love it.

I guess it's all about the thrill of being up high and having fun while they dangle.

Root Explanation

Dangle → The word originates from the Middle English 'danglen', which is a frequentative form of 'dang', meaning to hang loosely. It describes the action of hanging or swinging loosely.

Memory Tip

Imagine something hanging loosely and swinging back and forth — that's what 'dangle' means.

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