Cling to means to hold onto something tightly, both physically and emotionally, often out of a sense of attachment, dependence, or reluctance to let go. It can also signify the act of remaining steadfast in one’s beliefs or principles. Here are 10 sample sentences using the phrase “cling to”:
- Despite the storm, the sailor clung to the mast to avoid being thrown overboard.
- She clings to her childhood teddy bear for comfort when she feels anxious.
- He clung to the hope that his missing dog would return home safely.
- The survivors clung to each other for warmth in the freezing wilderness.
- It’s hard to cling to old memories when everything around you is changing.
- They cling to traditions passed down through generations to preserve their cultural heritage.
- Despite the setbacks, he clung to his dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
- She clung to the belief that love would conquer all obstacles.
- The politician clung to power despite widespread public discontent.
- The climber desperately clung to the rock face as he struggled to find a foothold.
Synonyms:
- Hold onto: Memegang erat
- Grasp: Meraih
- Clutch: Meraih
- Adhere: Menempel
- Embrace: Memeluk
- Stick to: Menyembelih
- Clutch onto: Merangkul
- Cling onto: Berpegang pada
- Hug: Merangkul
- Clasp: Menggenggam
Antonyms:
- Release: Melepas
- Let go: Melepaskan
- Release: Melepaskan
- Forsake: Meninggalkan
- Abandon: Meninggalkan
- Relinquish: Melepaskan
- Surrender: Menyerahkan
- Dismiss: Melepaskan
- Unfasten: Membuka
- Detach: Melepaskan
Words derived from “cling”:
- Clinging: Memegang erat
Related words:
- Attachment: Lampiran
- Dependency: Ketergantungan
- Reluctance: Ketidaksetujuan
- Steadfastness: Keteguhan
Phrasal verbs related to “cling to”:
- Cling to: Berpegang pada
Common expressions related to “cling to”:
- Cling to hope: Berpegang pada harapan
- Cling to faith: Berpegang pada iman
Related idioms:
- Cling like a leech: Berpegang seperti lintah
