cling in Latin
cling in Latin is adhaereo, haereo — cling means to hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
cling in Latin
adhaereo
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
haereo
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
What does "cling" mean?
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verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
"The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate."
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verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
"The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat."
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verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.
"She clung to the idea that he might still change."
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cling in a sentence
- The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate.
- He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
- The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat.
- She clung to the idea that he might still change.
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What is "cling" in Latin?
"cling" in Latin is adhaereo, haereo. cling means: To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
How do you use "cling" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate." In Latin, "cling" is adhaereo, haereo.
Are there other ways to say "cling" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "cling": adhaereo, haereo.
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