cling
Translation
to cling, to stick, to adhere
Examples
The wet clothes cling to the body.
The wet clothes cling to the body.
The child clung to his mother's leg.
The child clung to his mother's leg.
He clings to the hope that she will return.
He clings to the hope that she will return.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb./sth.)) to hold on tightly to (sb./sth.) The monkey clings to the branch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stick, adhere, hold; Antonyms: release, let go
Etymology
From Old English 'clingan', meaning 'to hold fast, adhere'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something making a 'cling' sound as it sticks tightly to metal.