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The past tense form of 'cling' is clung. Example: She clung to her mother's hand as they crossed the busy street. (She clung to her mother's hand as they crossed the busy street.)
Definition of “cling”
- to hold on tightly or adhere firmly to something
- to stay close or attached to someone or something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | clung |
| Past Continuous | clinging |
| Past Perfect | clung |
Example
She clung to the tree branch for dear life.
Example
They clung to each other during the scary movie.
Example
He was clinging to the edge of the cliff, afraid to let go.
Example
We were clinging to hope in those difficult times.
Example
By the time they reached the shore, they had clung to the life raft for hours.
Example
She had clung to her dreams despite all the obstacles.
