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clinging
verb
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Divide clinging into syllables:

cling · ing

How to pronounce clinging:

Definition of clinging:

clinging (verb):
to hold together

Synonyms for clinging:

stickingadhering

Antonyms for clinging:

voluminousweaklooseamplebulgingdroopyhangingsloppyflowingfloppy
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