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Linger vs Cling - What's the difference?

linger | cling |


In lang=en terms the difference between linger and cling

is that linger is to remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually while cling is to cause to dry up or wither.

As verbs the difference between linger and cling

is that linger is to stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so while cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

As a noun cling is

fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

Cling vs Press - What's the difference?

cling | press |


In lang=en terms the difference between cling and press

is that cling is to cause to dry up or wither while press is to lay stress upon, emphasize.

As nouns the difference between cling and press

is that cling is fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit while press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item.

As verbs the difference between cling and press

is that cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off while press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

Toss vs Cling - What's the difference?

toss | cling |


In lang=en terms the difference between toss and cling

is that toss is to be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean while cling is to cause to dry up or wither.

As nouns the difference between toss and cling

is that toss is a throw, a lob, of a ball etc, with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care while cling is fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

As verbs the difference between toss and cling

is that toss is to throw with an initial upward direction while cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

Cling vs Buy - What's the difference?

cling | buy |


In lang=en terms the difference between cling and buy

is that cling is to cause to dry up or wither while buy is to make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal).

As nouns the difference between cling and buy

is that cling is fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit while buy is something which is bought; a purchase.

As verbs the difference between cling and buy

is that cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off while buy is to obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.

Strain vs Cling - What's the difference?

strain | cling |


In lang=en terms the difference between strain and cling

is that strain is to percolate; to be filtered while cling is to cause to dry up or wither.

As nouns the difference between strain and cling

is that strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained while cling is fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

As verbs the difference between strain and cling

is that strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp while cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

Abide vs Cling - What's the difference?

abide | cling |


As verbs the difference between abide and cling

is that abide is while cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

As a noun cling is

fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

Grippe vs Cling - What's the difference?

grippe | cling |


As verbs the difference between grippe and cling

is that grippe is while cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

As a noun cling is

fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

Cling vs Connect - What's the difference?

cling | connect |


As verbs the difference between cling and connect

is that cling is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off while connect is (of an object) to join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

As a noun cling

is fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

Cling vs Undefined - What's the difference?

cling | undefined |


As a noun cling

is fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

As a verb cling

is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Cling vs Fasten - What's the difference?

cling | fasten |


As nouns the difference between cling and fasten

is that cling is fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit while fasten is .

As a verb cling

is (senseid)to hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

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