cling (clung)
21cling — v. 1) (d; intr.) to cling to (to cling to one s possessions; to cling to old customs; they clung to the floating wreckage; he clung to my arm) 2) (misc.) to cling together * * * [klɪŋ] (misc.) to cling together (d; intr.) to cling to (to cling to …
22cling — [[t]klɪ̱ŋ[/t]] clings, clinging, clung 1) VERB If you cling to someone or something, you hold onto them tightly. [V to/onto n] Another man was rescued as he clung to the riverbank... [V to/onto n] She had to cling onto the door handle until the… …
23cling — verb past tense and past participle clung, (I) 1 (always + adv/prep) to hold someone or something tightly, especially because you do not feel safe (+ to/on/at etc): I clung onto Duncan for comfort. 2 (always + adv/prep) to stick to someone or… …
24cling — verb 1 hold tightly ADVERB ▪ closely, firmly, tightly ▪ I clung closely to my mother s arm. ▪ desperately, fiercely, helplessly …
25cling — [[t]klɪŋ[/t]] v. clung, cling•ing, n. 1) to adhere closely; stick to: Wet paper clings to glass[/ex] 2) to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The child clung to her mother[/ex] 3) to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc …
26cling — verb (past and past participle clung) (cling to/on to) 1》 hold tightly to. ↘be hard to remove from; adhere to. 2》 remain persistently faithful to: she clung to her convictions. 3》 be emotionally dependent on. noun (also cling peach) a… …
27cling — [klɪŋ] (past tense and past participle clung [klʌŋ] ) verb [I] 1) to hold onto something or someone tightly, for example because you are afraid Some children were crying and clinging to their mothers.[/ex] 2) to stick to something, or to fit very …
28cling (on) to — 1 she clung to him: HOLD ON, clutch, grip, grasp, clasp, attach oneself to, hang on; embrace, hug. 2 they clung to their beliefs: ADHERE TO, hold to …
29cling — cling1 clinger, n. clingingly, adv. clingingness, n. /kling/, v., clung, clinging, n. v.i. 1. to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass. 2. to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other… …
30cling — I. intransitive verb (clung; clinging) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English clingan; akin to Old High German klunga tangled ball of thread Date: before 12th century 1. a. to hold together b. to adhere as if glued firmly c. to hold or hold… …
