Cling

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To hold on tightly to something, or to adhere closely.

“The child clung to her mother's hand in the crowded market.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈklɪŋ/

Related Words

Synonyms

clingstonecleaveadherestickcoherehang

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Wordle

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Words Related to Cling

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “cling” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

ching clang cline clink clint clong clung coing cuing fling kling sling

Words you can make from Cling

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cling”.

clin incl

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