Clung: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฒ
clung
[ klสล ]
physical attachment
The verb 'clung' is the past tense of 'cling'. It signifies holding on tightly to someone or something. This can be in a literal sense, where a person may cling to a surface or object for support, or in a more figurative sense, representing attachment or emotional dependence. The term often conveys a sense of urgency or desperation in the manner of holding on tightly.
Synonyms
attached, gripped, held, stuck
Examples of usage
- The child clung to his mother's leg.
- She clung to the edge of the cliff as the wind howled.
- After the news, he clung to hope.
Translations
Translations of the word "clung" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agarrou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเค เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช klammerte
๐ฎ๐ฉ berpegang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะปะธะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ przywarล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฟใคใใ
๐ซ๐ท s'accrocha
๐ช๐ธ se aferrรณ
๐น๐ท yapฤฑลtฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ุณู
๐จ๐ฟ pลilepil se
๐ธ๐ฐ prilepil sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ดง็ดงๆไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ opravil se
๐ฎ๐ธ klรญndi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฌแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yapฤฑลdฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ se aferrรณ
Etymology
The word 'cling' has its origins in the Old English 'clynge', which means 'to adhere closely or to stick to'. It is related to the Middle Dutch 'clingen' and the Old Norse 'klinga'. The usage of 'cling' has been present in the English language since at least the 14th century. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings, reflecting the dual nature of attachment in various contexts. Whether describing a physical grasp or an emotional bond, the word conveys a sense of closeness and dependency. In literature and everyday speech, 'clung' evokes powerful imagery of attachment, often highlighting moments of intimacy, desperation, or commitment.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,353, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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