Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cleave | No | No | Yes | No |
cleft | Yes | Yes | No | No |
cleave (noun) | cleft (noun) |
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a long narrow cleft | |
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin) |
cleave (adjective) | cleft (adjective) |
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having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib | |
split or divided |
cleave (verb) | cleft (verb) |
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separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument | |
make by cutting into | |
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation |