Use hinge for doors, cabinets, gates, lids, laptops, and similar mechanical joints. For anatomy, use the fuller term hinge joint when needed.
Use hinge for doors, cabinets, gates, lids, laptops, and similar mechanical joints. For anatomy, use the fuller term hinge joint when needed.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| The door hangs on a henge. | The door hangs on a hinge. |
| The hinge opened the door by itself. | The hinge allowed the door to open. |
| A hinge is always made of wood. | A hinge is often metal, plastic, or another flexible material. |
| The door hinge are rusty. | The door hinges are rusty. |
Use hinge on or hinge upon with the factor that controls the result. Hinge on is much more common in modern English.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| The plan hinges of money. | The plan hinges on money. |
| It hinges in whether she agrees. | It hinges on whether she agrees. |
| Success is hinge on luck. | Success hinges on luck. |
| Hinge on means ignore. | Hinge on means depend on. |
Use the noun for physical hardware. Use the verb pattern hinge on for dependence or deciding factors.
Hinge on means depend on, not physically hang on a hinge. For the literal object, use a hinge or hinges.
From Middle English forms related to hanging or being attached so that something can turn. The figurative sense comes from the idea that a result turns around one central point.
What does hinge mean?
As a noun, it is a movable joint on a door or lid. As a verb in hinge on, it means depend on.
What does hinge on mean?
It means depend on an important factor, condition, decision, or fact.
What is the plural of hinge?
The plural is hinges.
Is hinge the same as henge?
No. Hinge is a joint or a verb meaning depend on. Henge refers to ancient circular monuments.
Can you say hinge upon?
Yes, but hinge on is more common in modern English.
What is a synonym for hinge?
For the object, synonyms include joint and pivot. For the verb, synonyms include depend on and rest on.
How do you use hinge in a sentence?
For example: The case may hinge on one witness.