cling to — to hold on tightly to something or someone; to refuse to give up or let go of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to hold on tightly to something or someone; to refuse to give up or let go of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɪŋ tuː/
Example Sentences
- My cat clings to me like I'm a human-shaped heating pad.
- He still clings to the belief that his mullet hairstyle will come back in fashion.
- Despite all evidence, she clings to her theory that socks disappear into a parallel universe.
cling to
NOUN[/klɪŋ tuː/]
to hold on tightly to something or someone; to refuse to give up or let go of something
The frightened kitten clings to its owner's sleeve during the thunderstorm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'clingan,' meaning to adhere or stick together. The word is related to Old Norse 'klengja' and likely has Indo-European roots connected to the concept of clinging or sticking.
Breakdown
cling (to stick/adhere) + to (preposition indicating the object of the action) = cling to (to hold tightly onto something)
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📝Examples
“My cat clings to me like I'm a human-shaped heating pad.”
“He still clings to the belief that his mullet hairstyle will come back in fashion.”
“Despite all evidence, she clings to her theory that socks disappear into a parallel universe.”
“Students often cling to outdated study methods instead of adapting to new learning technologies.”
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