cleaving
Pronunciation: [ˈkliːvɪŋ]
Word
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to split something into two pieces or to cut it apart. Imagine chopping wood or separating a piece of fruit into halves.
Example
The lumberjack was cleaving the logs to make them easier to stack.
Example
She didn't cleave the fruit; she left it whole on the table.
Example
Can you cleave that piece of bread for the sandwiches?
Context: "relationship"
(verb) to stick closely or cling to someone or something, like being really good friends or staying next to a loved one.
Example
The child was cleaving to her mother as they walked through the busy market.
Example
He did not cleave to his promise, and his friends felt disappointed.
Example
Why do you think she cleaves to her best friend so much?
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