Embraces and hugs

Embraces and hugs
 

what is the difference?

Hmmm..

I think 'embracing' usually means 'full body' but at least it tends to be longer and I think often also more intimate than a 'hug'.

A hug can be quite quick, or even impersonal to some extent with somone you know less well, an acquaintance for instance for support. (e.g. you would say ' grouphug', but not ' group-embrace' ..;)) So a hug is usually a little more superficial, shorter, and does not need to be personal.

An embrace I think tends to be longer and more intimate. You would embrace a friend or a loved one/ partner, not so much an acquaintance or a collegue (usually ;) ).

Embracing can also be meant in a figurative way, when you are getting used to an idea and then taking it on, 'incorporating' or integrating it in a way. For example:

' Once she got used to him not being home in the evenings, she embraced the idea and spent her evenings studying Spanish'.
' He really embraced the ideology of the charity and got deeply involved in organizing charity events'.
' Once you embrace the idea of learning a new language you gradually overcome the hurdles and challenges you face in the process.'

Hope that helps. :)

Thaks it helped a lot.

¡No hay de que! :) :thumbsup:

An excellent explanation. Both embrace and hug can also be used as either nouns or verbs.:)