clung

[US]/klʌŋ/
[UK]/klʌŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of cling; to hold tightly; to stick closely; to persist in a belief or idea

Phrases & Collocations

clung tightly

clung together

clung on

clung fast

clung desperately

clung close

clung to

clung around

clung like

clung in

Example Sentences

she clung to her mother during the scary movie.

the child clung to his toy as he fell asleep.

he clung to the hope of finding a new job.

the climber clung to the rock face for dear life.

she clung to the railing as she walked down the stairs.

the cat clung to its owner during the thunderstorm.

he clung to his beliefs despite the criticism.

they clung to each other as the waves crashed around them.

the dog clung to its owner, afraid of the fireworks.

she clung to the memories of her childhood.

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