Analysis Complete

cling to

/ cling to /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
hold firmly, usually with one''s hands
"She clutched my arm when she got scared"
Type of:
hold take hold
Kinds of:
cuddle snuggle nestle nest nuzzle
Derived:
clasp clench clutch clutches grasp
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Semantic Complexity
24%
Sense Count
1
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
12
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

hold take hold cuddle snuggle nestle nest nuzzle