clinging

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

From the verb cling: (⇒ conjugate)
clinging is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

cling
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Sense: Verb: stick
Synonyms:
stick Collocations, adhere Collocations, clasp Collocations, hold fast, glue Collocations, hold Collocations, bond Collocations, fasten Collocations
Sense: Verb: hold on
Synonyms:
hold on, clutch Collocations, grasp Collocations, clinch, grip Collocations, grab Collocations, grab hold of, hang on, hold tight, embrace Collocations, hug Collocations, keep hold of, hold fast to

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