Cling ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Cling ( verb )

1. Hold on tightly to something, typically for support or comfort.
2. Refuse to let go of or give up something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english clingan "stick, adhere", of germanic origin; related to dutch klinken "to clink".

Examples:

1. She clung to his arm as they walked down the street.
2. The monkey clung to the branch.
3. He clung to the hope that he would be able to get his job back.
4. She clung to her belief that everything would work out.
5. They clung to the belief that they could still win the game.

(As a noun)

Cling ( noun )

1. Hold on tightly to something, typically for support or comfort.
2. Refuse to let go of or give up something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english clingan "stick, adhere", of germanic origin; related to dutch klinken "to clink".

Examples:

1. She clung to his arm as they walked down the street.
2. The monkey clung to the branch.
3. He clung to the hope that he would be able to get his job back.
4. She clung to her belief that everything would work out.
5. They clung to the belief that they could still win the game.