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cling
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- pronunciation:
- klIng
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clings, clinging, clung |
| definition 1: |
When something clings, it strongly sticks to something. It doesn't fall off or pull away.
This plastic really clings to the bowl.- synonyms:
- stick
- similar words:
- fasten, hold
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| definition 2: |
When you cling to someone or something, you hold onto it tightly.
The baby is clinging to her mother.- similar words:
- hug
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| related words: |
stick |
| derivations: |
clingy (adj.), clingingly (adv.), clinger (n.), clinginess (n.) |
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