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clinger

cling
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kling]
    • /klɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kling]
    • /klɪŋ/

Definitions of clinger word

  • verb without object clinger to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass. 1
  • verb without object clinger to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other in the dark. 1
  • verb without object clinger to be or remain close: The child clung to her mother's side. 1
  • verb without object clinger to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc.: Despite the predictions, the candidate clung to the belief that he would be elected. 1
  • verb without object clinger to cohere. 1
  • noun clinger the act of clinging; adherence; attachment. 1

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Origin of clinger

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English clingen, Old English clingan to stick together, shrink, wither; akin to clench

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Parts of speech for Clinger

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clinger popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

clinger usage trend in Literature

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