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Rule "hangout (hang out)"

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Description: hangout (hang out)
Message: The verb 'hang out' is spelled as two words. The noun 'hangout' is spelled as one.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-hang-out-or-hangout/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • They hangout in the yard.
    Correction suggestion: hang out
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Our favourite hangout place.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: HANGOUT_VERB [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-01 22:33:07 +0200)