clings
verb · noun
Form of cling , third-person singular of cling.
Simple meaning
Hold on tightly or tenaciously.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
klingzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈklɪŋz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of cling
Hold on tightly or tenaciously
third-person singular of cling
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
third-person singular of cling
To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
third-person singular of cling
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
noun
plural of cling
Adherence; attachment; devotion.
plural of cling
Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
plural of cling
An ornament that clings to a window so as to be seen from outside.
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This meaning: Hold on tightly or tenaciously
Used this way, clings is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Hold
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Inflected forms
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Come or be in close contact with.
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