Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cling

verb
klɪŋ
Definition
To hold on tightly to something or someone.
Examples
  • She had a tendency to cling to her childhood memories.
  • The wet shirt began to cling to his skin.
  • He would cling to her side during the scary movie.
Meaning
Cling means to remain very close or attached to something, often physically or emotionally.
Synonyms
  • grasp
  • hold
  • attach
  • hang on
  • stick