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fas·ten
 fasten
- pronunciation:
- fae
s
 n
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fastened, fastening, fastens |
| definition 1: |
to join two things or two sides of something so that they stay together.
The policeman fastened the badge to his uniform.- synonyms:
- attach, connect, join, stick
- similar words:
- clip, grip
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| definition 2: |
to close tight or cause to stay closed with a lock, buttons, or other device.
She fastened her suitcase.Fasten your seatbelts, please.- synonyms:
- lock
- antonyms:
- undo
- similar words:
- bind, buckle, close, grip
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| related words: |
lace, post, seal, shut, tie, zip |
| derivation: |
fastener (n.) |
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