verb

adhering

adh·eri·ng 3 syllables

To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Adhering

To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.

Example sentences

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    wax adhered to his finger

Synonyms for Adhering

Antonyms for Adhering

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How many syllables does adhering have?

Adhering has 3 syllables: adh·eri·ng. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is adhering?

Adhering is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for adhering?

Words with similar meanings to adhering include cleave, cling, stick. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use adhering in a sentence?

Example: "wax adhered to his finger"

What words start with the same letter as adhering?

Adhering starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does adhering have?

Adhering has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.