The difference between Cling and Conglutinate

When used as verbs, cling means to hold very tightly, as to not fall off, whereas conglutinate means to stick or glue together.


Cling is also noun with the meaning: fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

Conglutinate is also adjective with the meaning: glued together.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cling and Conglutinate

  1. Cling as a noun:

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

  2. Cling as a noun:

    adherence; attachment; devotion

  1. Cling as a verb:

    To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

    Examples:

    "Seaweed clung to the anchor."

  2. Cling as a verb:

    To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.

  3. Cling as a verb (transitive):

    To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

  4. Cling as a verb (transitive):

    To cause to dry up or wither.

  5. Cling as a verb (intransitive):

    To dry up or wither.

    Examples:

    "Wood clings."

  6. Cling as a verb (figurative, with preposition to):

    to be fond of, to feel strongly about

  1. Cling as a verb:

    To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

  1. Conglutinate as a verb:

    To stick or glue together.

  2. Conglutinate as a verb:

    To join together; to unite.

  1. Conglutinate as an adjective:

    Glued together; united, as by some adhesive substance.