clung Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
   cohere; cleave; stick; cling; adhere.
   
   • The dress clings to her body
   • The label stuck to the box
   • The sushi rice grains cohere
2. verb to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
   cling.
   
   • He clings to the idea that she might still love him.
3. verb hold on tightly or tenaciously
   hang; cling.
   
   • hang on to your father's hands
   • The child clung to his mother's apron

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