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cling

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
cling /ˈklɪŋ/ verb
clings; clung /ˈklʌŋ/ ; clinging
cling
/ˈklɪŋ/
verb
clings; clung /ˈklʌŋ/ ; clinging
Learner's definition of CLING
[no object]
1 
: to hold onto something or someone very tightly紧握；紧抱
— usually + to or onto
2 
often disapproving : to stay very close to someone for emotional support, protection, etc.（情感上）依赖，依恋
— usually + to
3 
: to stick to something or someone粘住；缠着— usually + to
4 
: to continue to believe in or depend on something坚持；坚信 — + to
5 
: to try very hard to keep something that you are in danger of losing紧抓不放— usually + to

— clingy

/ˈklɪŋi/ adjective clingier; clingiest
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3983 COCA: 4605

cling

1 of 2

verb

ˈkliŋ How to pronounce cling (audio)
clung ˈkləŋ How to pronounce cling (audio) ; clinging

intransitive verb

1
a
: to hold together
b
: to adhere as if glued firmly
The shirt clung to his wet shoulders.
c
: to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously
The kitten clung to the narrow branch.
2
a
: to have a strong emotional attachment or dependence
he clung to his friends for support
b
: to remain or linger as if resisting complete spreading or scattering
The odor clung to the room for hours.
clinger
ˈkliŋ-ər How to pronounce cling (audio)
noun

cling

2 of 2

noun

plural clings
1
: an act or instance of clinging : adherence
2
: clingstone
3
: a sheet of material (such as plastic or vinyl) designed to adhere to a flat surface by static electricity and often printed with an image or message
When it's time for a new look, simply peel off the clings and store them away for another day. Lorna Hordos

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for cling

stick, adhere, cohere, cling, cleave mean to become closely attached.

stick implies attachment by affixing or by being glued together.

couldn't get the label to stick

adhere is often interchangeable with stick but sometimes implies a growing together.

antibodies adhering to a virus

cohere suggests a sticking together of parts so that they form a unified mass.

eggs will make the mixture cohere

cling implies attachment by hanging on with arms or tendrils.

clinging to a capsized boat

cleave stresses strength of attachment.

the wet shirt cleaved to his back

Example Sentences

Verb The children clung together under the little umbrella waiting for the storm to pass. a dozen magnets clinging to the refrigerator Noun for certain types of materials that plastic wrap has very little cling
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The formula is infused with fibers that cling to existing brow hairs, resulting in a fuller, fluffier look. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Not only does this help establish a good oral hygiene routine and get your baby used to the habit and feeling of brushing, but the bristles will remove sugars from their milk, formula or baby food that would otherwise cling to their gums. Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Grown on estates known as quantas that cling to the steep hillsides along the river, port is typically processed in farmhouses and wineries on site before transport down river to Porto. Fox News, 2 Aug. 2022 Doing so will, in most cases, lead to conservative outcomes that cling to traditions and inhibit the nation’s legal system from adapting to society’s ever-changing outlook. Michael Bobelian, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Instead, the rodents brush against the scores of scarlet stamens, which carry the pollen that could then cling to their fur coats until being transferred to another feijoa tree. New York Times, 22 June 2022 Relaxed dresses are perfect for sweat-inducing temperatures since they're usually made with lightweight materials that won't cling to your skin, allowing air to filter through. Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2022 But others are less sure of that evolutionary logic, especially because some deer species cling to their antlers ’til spring. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2022 Friendships are often forged during college years, when people first leave home and cling to new relationships. Clare Ansberry, WSJ, 31 July 2022
Noun
This spooky window cling features a light-up, 3D moon. Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 Timing, too, can help a vaccine’s protection cling. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2021 Most recently, a startup called Polymateria created a plastic cling film, intended for uses like packaging, that can break down within a year and also be recycled. Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 8 June 2021 Chartrand points to the Y2K revival, an aesthetic movement popular on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter among Gen Z-ers too young to have experience MTV TRL the first time around, as one reason for the return of cling. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 27 May 2021 That’s where the vast majority of the people suffer and the few cling to power and thrive by exploiting others. Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 Install new windows with a low-E coating, or line old windowpanes with an adhesive or static-cling film. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2021 Too much sunlight makes daytime naps or early bedtimes seemingly impossible, but this handy window cling is the perfect solution for total darkness any time of day. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 24 Sep. 2020 Rocket Man put together a proposal of health guidelines for its employees to use, including wearing both face shields and masks, using hand sanitizer between each transaction and covering cocktail glasses with a perforated cling film. Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English, from Old English clingan; akin to Old High German klunga tangled ball of thread

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

circa 1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cling was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing cling
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3983 COCA: 4605
cling

verb¹

 1hold tightly緊抓ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤closely, firmly, tightly緊緊地／牢固地／牢牢地附着◇I clung closely to my mother's arm.我緊緊抓着媽媽的胳膊。➤desperately, fiercely, helplessly拚命地緊抓；使勁地抓住；無助地附着◇She clung fiercely to him.她緊緊抱住他。➤precariously快要抓不住了◇houses clinging precariously to sheer cliffs在峭壁上搖搖欲墜的房子➤together緊貼在一起◇The children clung together in fear.孩子們害怕地緊靠在一起。PREPOSITION➤onto緊貼到⋯上◇She clung onto my arm.她緊緊地攀住我的胳膊。➤to緊貼到◇He clung tightly to the raft to keep himself afloat.他緊貼木筏，好讓自己浮在水面上。
cling

verb²

 2stay close貼近ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤close, closely貼近◇The ground mist clung closely to the bushes.地面的霧氣緊挨着灌木叢。PREPOSITION➤to貼在⋯上
cling

verb

 ●cling (on) to sthADVERB➤still仍然堅持▸➤doggedly, rigidly, steadfastly, stubbornly, tenaciously頑固地／固執地／堅定地／倔強地／頑強地堅持◇He still clings stubbornly to his socialist ideas.他依然堅守自己的社會主義信念。➤desperately, fiercely拚命堅持◇She was desperately clinging on to life.她拚盡全力掙扎求生。➤barely勉強堅持◇He lay there, barely clinging to consciousness.他躺在那裏，勉強還有一點兒知覺。

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