Common collocations with hug in American Collocation

hug noun countable

US /hʌɡ/

huge

massive

Because I am injured, he gives me a big hug.

She gave me a quick hug and went slowly and sadly down the stairs.

affectionate

friendly

loving

warm

My dad gave me a warm hug and said goodbye.

comforting

reassuring

sympathetic

After such a hard day, it was nice to get a sympathetic hug.

get

give someone

have

need

We had a hug and he kissed me on both cheeks.