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cleave1
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- pronunciation:
- kliv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
cleaves, cleaving, cleaved |
definition 1: |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usu. fol. by "to").
The barnacles cleaved to the rock.- synonyms:
- adhere, stick
- similar words:
- cling
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definition 2: |
to be steadfastly faithful (usu. fol. by "to").
She will cleave to her principles no matter what.- synonyms:
- adhere
- antonyms:
- desert
- similar words:
- cling, hold, stick by, uphold
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related words: |
cohere, joint, lodge, stick |
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derivation: |
cleavingly (adv.) |
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