closely cling

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To hold on in a very near and tight manner.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The frightened child clung closely to her father's leg.
  • The ground mist clung closely to the bushes, obscuring the path.
  • Her wet dress clung closely to her body after she was caught in the rain.
  • The baby monkey clings closely to its mother's back for safety.
  • During the turbulence, he found himself clinging closely to the armrest.
  • Ivy clings closely to the ancient castle walls, creating a picturesque scene.
  • The two friends clung closely together, watching the scary movie.
  • In the zero-gravity environment, the water droplets clung closely to the surface.
  • Shadows clung closely to the alleyways as dusk settled over the city.
  • You must cling closely to the rope as you climb the steep rock face.