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- pronunciation:
- fae
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 n
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fastens, fastening, fastened |
| definition 1: |
When you fasten something to something else, you attach it very securely so that it will stay in place.
The commander fastened the medal to the soldier's uniform.My dad fastened a new button onto his jacket.- synonyms:
- attach, connect, join, stick
- antonyms:
- unfasten
- similar words:
- anchor, clip, fix, grip, mount, nail, secure
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| definition 2: |
When you fasten something, you close it tight or make stay closed with a lock, button, or other device.
It was hard to fasten the suitcase because it was so full of clothes.We fastened our seat belts quickly before the plane took off.I can't fasten this necklace by myself. Can you help me?- synonyms:
- lock, secure
- antonyms:
- loosen, undo, unfasten
- similar words:
- bind, buckle, clasp, close, grip, link
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| definition 3: |
When you fasten your eyes on something, you look at it very directly and don't look at anything else.
The dog fastened his eyes on the bone that the man had left on his plate. Suddenly, the dog jumped up, grabbed the bone, and ran away with it.- synonyms:
- concentrate, fix
- similar words:
- focus, hold
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| related words: |
bar, chain, concentrate, lace, pin, post, seal, shut, steady, strap, tie, zip |
| derivation: |
fastener (n.) |
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