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Definition cling in British English

cling verb

[intransitive] verb
/klɪŋ/
1

to hold onto someone or something tightly with your hands or arms, for example because you are afraid

Example

Crossing the bridge, she felt dizzy and clung to the rails.

Example

Some children were sobbing and clinging to their mothers.

Example

The two monkeys clung tightly together.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
1.1

to stay very close to someone, usually because you want them to protect you

Example

He still clings to his mother even at the age of ten.

Synonyms and related words
fight off fend off stand up to
2

to stick to or fit very tightly on something

Example

Gareth's dripping clothes clung to his body.

Synonyms and related words
stick glue paste
3

to try very hard to keep something

Example

The Prime Minister is still clinging to power.

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect set apart
4

to keep believing that something is right or real, even though other people do not

Example

Members of the sect have clung to a faith that has been outlawed since the 17th century.

Definition cling in British English