cling
🇺🇸
/klɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/klɪŋ/
intransitive verb
C1
to hold on tight to someone or something
The child will cling to the rope for safety.
C1
to stick to something
The mud will cling to your shoes after walking in the rain.
C1
to stay close to someone for emotional support
When scared, children often cling to their parents.
translation
to hold on tight to someone or something; to stick to something; to stay close to someone for emotional support
Word Forms
3rd Present
clings
Past
clung
Perfect
clung
Progressive
clinging