cling

Meanings

• verb

  To adhere closely; hold fast.

  - "The poster clings to the wall."
  - "The child clings to her mother's hand."

• verb

  To remain in contact with or near someone or something.

  - "The branches of the tree cling to the side of the house."
  - "The dog clings to its owner after an accident."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈklɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈklɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cleave , stick , clinch , grip

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cling
cling , ring , spring , thing , king , sing

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Variants

List of all variants of cling that leads to same result
cling , clinged , clinger , clingers , clinging , clings , clung , cling film , static cling

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Forms

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clings, clung, clung

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Etymology

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Old English clingan, from cling 'adhere, stick'. Related to clingere 'stick, cleave'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cling film' is derived from the word 'cling'.

2. The word 'cling' is often used in sailing to describe the way a sail clings to the wind.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adhesion: The property of surfaces or interfaces to stick together.

2. Attachment: A strong emotional bond between people or things.

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Culture

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The term 'cling' is often used in various contexts such as in literature, music, and art to describe strong emotional bonds, attachment, or perseverance.

How to Memorize "cling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'cling' as an object that sticks or holds on tightly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cling' with the idea of sticking or holding on.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cling' as 'Can't Let Go'.

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