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Clinging Definition

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verb

Present participle of cling.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • bonding
  • adhering
  • cleaving
  • cohering
  • sticking
  • clasping
  • cherishing
  • clinching
  • depending
  • embracing
  • fastening
  • holding
  • lasting
  • lingering
  • maintaining
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • detaching
  • unfastening

Other Word Forms of Clinging

Noun

Singular:
clinging
Plural:
clingings

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Clinging Is Also Mentioned In

  • tendril
  • grime
  • adhamant
  • adherent
  • bream1
  • climb
  • tenacious
  • unclinging
  • bur1
  • lint
  • shake-off
  • stickweed

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Words Starting With

CCLCLI

Words Ending With

GNGING

Unscrambles

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Words Starting With C and Ending With G

Starts With C & Ends With GStarts With CL & Ends With GStarts With C & Ends With NG

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With C8 Letter Words Ending With G

Words Near Clinging in the Dictionary

  • cling to
  • cling-film
  • cling-on
  • clingeth
  • clingfilm
  • clingfilmed
  • clingfish
  • clinginess
  • clinging
  • clinging vine
  • clingingly
  • clings
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