cling

/ˈklɪŋ/
verb 6noun 3intj 1

Collocations

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1

(verb.) hold tightly

ADV

firmly, tightly

desperately, precariously

The frightened child clung desperately to her mother's hand as they crossed the busy street.

together

The survivors clung together as the boat rocked violently in the storm.

PREP

onto

The child clung onto his mother's hand as they walked through the busy market.

to

The child clung to her mother's hand as they walked through the busy market.

2

(verb.) stay close

ADV

close/closely

The wet fabric clung close to her skin after she jumped in the pool.

PREP

to PHRASAL VERBS cling (on) to sth

ADV

still

rigidly, stubbornly, tenaciously

She clung rigidly to the rope as the boat rocked back and forth in the storm.

desperately, fiercely

The child fiercely clung to her mother's hand as they walked through the crowded market.

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