cling (Meaning)
cling (n)
fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
cling (v)
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
hold on tightly or tenaciously
cling (v. i.)
To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together.
cling (v. t.)
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
To make to dry up or wither.
cling (n.)
Adherence; attachment; devotion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cling
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cling Sentence Examples
- The child refused to let go of his mother's hand, clinging to her tightly in the crowded mall.
- As the storm raged outside, the frightened cat sought refuge under the bed, clinging to safety.
- Ivy vines clung to the walls of the ancient castle, adding to its mysterious allure.
- The wet clothes clung uncomfortably to her skin after she got caught in the rain.
- Memories of their time together still clung to her heart, despite years of separation.
- The smell of smoke clung to his clothes long after he had left the bonfire.
- Fear clung to her thoughts like a persistent shadow, making it difficult to focus on anything else.
- In the face of uncertainty, she clung to the hope that everything would eventually work out.
- The old tree stump was covered in moss, with tiny insects clinging to its damp surface.
- Despite the passage of time, the town's residents still clung to traditions passed down through generations.
FAQs About the word cling
fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit, come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation, to remain emot
adherence,adhesion, bonding, glueing,adhesiveness, gluing, agglutination, cohesiveness, clumping, tenacity
unsticking, unsticking,,
The child refused to let go of his mother's hand, clinging to her tightly in the crowded mall.
As the storm raged outside, the frightened cat sought refuge under the bed, clinging to safety.
Ivy vines clung to the walls of the ancient castle, adding to its mysterious allure.
The wet clothes clung uncomfortably to her skin after she got caught in the rain.
