[{"word":"clinging","phonetic":"/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Seaweed clung to the anchor."},{"definition":"To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To cause to dry up or wither.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To dry up or wither.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Wood clings."},{"definition":"(with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":["cleave","stick","clinch","grip"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The act of one who clings.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cling","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/clinging"]}]