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cling

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /klɪŋ/

Forms: clinging

cling means: To hold tightly to someone or something, or stay firmly attached.

verb

HOLD TIGHTLYB2

To hold tightly to someone or something, or stay firmly attached.

  • Cling to the rope.
  • Her wet shirt clung to her back.
  • The frightened child was clinging to his mother.

How to use it: cling to someone/something (The little boy clung to his father’s hand.)

Similar words: hold on, stick, grip

Opposites: release

Common phrases: cling to someone, cling to something, cling tightly, cling together

Questions about cling

What does cling mean?

To hold tightly to someone or something, or stay firmly attached.

What is cling in other languages?

Türkçe: tutunmak · Español: aferrarse · Français: s’accrocher · Deutsch: sich festklammern · Italiano: aggrapparsi · 日本語: しがみつく

How do you pronounce cling?

It is pronounced /klɪŋ/.

How do you use cling in a sentence?

Cling to the rope. Her wet shirt clung to her back.

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