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Cleaving (noun) means the act of splitting or cutting something apart.

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1

The act of splitting or cutting something apart.

2

The act of sticking or holding closely to something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for cleaving

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What is the meaning of cleaving?

"cleaving" (noun) means the act of splitting or cutting something apart.

What are the different meanings of cleaving?

"cleaving" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of splitting or cutting something apart; 2. The act of sticking or holding closely to something.

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