Cling and Rely

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Cling

Cling verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.
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Synonyms for Cling
Antonyms for Cling
Rely and cling are semantically related in hang topic. In some cases you can use "Rely" instead a verb "Cling".
Nearby Words: clinging, clingy

Rely

Rely verb - To place reliance or trust.
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Antonyms for Rely
Cling and rely are semantically related in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Cling" instead a verb "Rely", if it concerns topics such as hang.
Nearby Words: reliable, relying, relied

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time cling time rely time
way cling way rely way
bit cling bit rely bit
intelligence cling intelligence rely intelligence

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Shin Megami Tensei II Bookends: In the Aeon Genesis translation, the opening (referenced above) reads "but people were not strong enough to survive without someone or something to cling to or to rely on." In a particular game ending, "someone or something to cling to or to rely on" is repeated with a new meaning.
    Source: Video Game / Shin Megami Tensei II
  • But remember this... Humanity is not strong enough to live without one to cling to or rely on.
    Source: Famous Last Words / Video Games Q To Z
Cite this Source
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