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nest vs cling to

cling to vs nest

nest is a noun but cling to is not a noun.

nest and cling to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nest Yes No Yes No
cling to No No Yes No
As verbs, cling to is a hypernym of nest; that is, cling to is a word with a broader meaning than nest:
  • nest: move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
  • cling to: hold firmly, usually with one's hands
Other hypernyms of nest include clutch, hold close, hold tight.
nest (noun) cling to (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
nest (verb) cling to (verb)
fit together or fit inside hold firmly, usually with one's hands
gather nests
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Difference between nest and cling to

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