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- [kluhng]
- /klʌŋ/
- /klʌŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kluhng]
- /klʌŋ/
Definitions of clung word
- noun clung Clung is the past tense and past participle of cling. 3
- abbreviation CLUNG cling 3
- verb clung simple past tense and past participle of cling1 . 1
- verb without object clung to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass. 1
- verb without object clung to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other in the dark. 1
- verb without object clung to be or remain close: The child clung to her mother's side. 1
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Origin of clung
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 Clung
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clung popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
clung usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clung
adjective clung
- adhered — to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling (usually followed by to): The mud adhered to his shoes.
Antonyms for clung
verb clung
- loosed — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- loosened — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- discontinued — to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.
- released — to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner; to release someone from a debt.
- stopped — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
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