cling

US /klɪŋ/

UK /klɪŋ/

1.

hold on tightly to

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The child continued to cling to his mother's leg.

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Wet clothes cling to the body.

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adhere stick grip hold fast attach

2.

remain emotionally or intellectually attached

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Some people cling to old traditions.

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He still clings to the hope that she will return.

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adhere to stick to hold on to be attached to be devoted to

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clinging cling film