Cleave and Part

Cleave

Cleave verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

Part is a synonym for cleave in split topic. In some cases you can use "Part" instead a verb "Cleave", when it comes to topics like divide.

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Part

Part verb - To set or force apart.
Usage example: parted the prongs with pliers

Cleave is a synonym for part in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Part", if it concerns topics such as break, divide, split.

Nearby Words: partially, partly

Common collocations

truth cleave truth part truth
team cleave team part team
rest cleave rest part rest
way cleave way part way
Other words: enemies, animals.

Both words in one sentence

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