5 letter words starting with CLIN

Parts of Speech

Cline is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, a cline is a gradual change in a characteristic of a species over a geographic area. As a verb, to cline means to show a gradual change in a characteristic of a species over a geographic area.

Pronunciations

US: /klaɪn/

UK: /klaɪn/

Origin and Usage

The word cline comes from the Greek word "klinein," meaning "to lean." The term was first used in the field of biology in the 1930s to describe the gradual change in a characteristic of a species over a geographic area. Today, the term is still used in biology, but it has also been adopted by other fields, such as linguistics, to describe a gradual change in language use over a geographic area.

Synonyms

For the noun form, cline can be synonymous with gradient, continuum, or spectrum. As a verb, synonyms include incline, lean, or slope.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to cline include: climb, clink, andcline.

Example Sentences

• The cline of fur color in the rabbit population gradually changed from brown to white as they moved north.
• The linguist studied the cline of dialects in the region and found that the language use gradually changed from one town to the next.
• The hiker had to cline up the steep mountain slope to reach the summit.

Parts of Speech:

verb

Definitions:

1. to hold on tightly to something
2. to remain emotionally attached to someone or something
3. to adhere or stick firmly to something

Pronunciations:

• US: /klɪŋ/
• UK: /klɪŋ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cling" originated from the Old English word "clengan," which means "to stick, adhere, or shrink." It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe physical or emotional attachment to someone or something. It is also used to describe the act of holding onto something tightly.

Synonyms:

• hold
• grasp
• stick
• adhere
• attach

Related Words:

• cling
• bring
• fling
• sting
• swing

Example Sentences:

1. She clung to her mothers hand tightly.
2. He clings to the hope that he will see her again someday.
3. The wet shirt clung to his skin.

1. **Parts of Speech:** verb, noun 2. **Definitions:** - *verb*: make or cause to make a light, sharp, ringing sound, typically by striking objects together - *noun*: a light, sharp, ringing sound, typically made by glasses or metal objects striking together 3. **Pronunciations:** - US: /klɪŋk/ - UK: /klɪŋk/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "clink" originated from the Middle Dutch word "klinken" meaning "to ring, sound, or clink." The verb "clink" has been used since the 16th century to describe the sound of metal objects striking together. It is often used in the context of drinks, such as the sound of glasses or ice cubes clinking together. The noun form is used to describe the sound itself. 5. **Synonyms:** tinkle, clang, jingle, chime, ring 6. **Related Words:** chink, clunk, blink, brink, plink 7. **Example Sentences:** - The glasses clinked together as they toasted to their success. - She heard the clink of coins in the jar as she dropped them in. - The prisoners could hear the clink of the guards keys as he approached their cell.