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cling

The word “cling” has 1 syllable: cling

It's pronounced as /klɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for cling?

In the thesaurus, “cling” has 23 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cling

Antonyms for cling

  • detachment
  • drop
  • fall
  • loosen
  • loosening
  • unfixing
  • unsticking

Meanings of cling

  • noun
    1. Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
    2. Adherence; attachment; devotion.
  • verb
    1. To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
    2. To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
    3. To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
    4. To cause to dry up or wither.
    5. To dry up or wither.
    6. (with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
    7. To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

Example Sentences

  • The child began to cling to his mother when he felt scared.
  • Wet clothes tend to cling to the body.
  • Some people cling to old habits even when they no longer work.
  • The vines cling tightly to the wall.
  • She continued to cling to the hope of seeing him again.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cling, such as: adhere, adherence, adhesion, adhesiveness, agglutination, attachment, bind.

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