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- pronunciation:
- fae
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 n
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
fastens, fastening, fastened |
| definition 1: |
to attach, join, or affix securely to something else or in place.
The officer fastened the medal to the soldier's jacket.I fastened the metal strips to the wood with the small screws.They fastened the television to its stand to prevent it from being stolen.- synonyms:
- affix, attach, connect, infix, join, moor, stick
- antonyms:
- unfasten
- similar words:
- anchor, belt, bind, bond, clip, fix, grip, hitch, mount, nail, secure, tether, truss
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| definition 2: |
to close firmly or secure, as with a clasp, lock, buttons, or buckle.
He fastened his seat belt and started the car.The toddler fastened her pajama top with only a little help from her mother.The flight attendant fastened the overhead bins that had remained open.She had to put all her weight on her suitcase in order to fasten it.- synonyms:
- latch, lock, secure
- antonyms:
- loose, loosen, undo, unfasten
- similar words:
- bind, buckle, clasp, close, grip, link
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| definition 3: |
to enclose securely, as in an enclosure or restraint.
She fastened the baby into his car seat.- synonyms:
- confine, enclose, lock in, shut up
- antonyms:
- unfasten
- similar words:
- imprison, nail, restrain, restrict, secure, stick
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| definition 4: |
to fix (one's gaze, attention, or the like) upon something.
The fierce dog fastened its eyes on the frightened mail carrier.- synonyms:
- concentrate, fix, rivet, train
- similar words:
- focus, hold, pin
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| related words: |
bar, butt, cable, chain, clamp, clench, clinch, concentrate, hammer, lace, lash, loop, nail, pin, post, seal, sheet, shut, steady, strap, tack, tie, tuft, wedge, yoke, zip |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to become attached or secured.
The handle fastens to the blade just here.- synonyms:
- catch, cleave to, connect, hook, join, link, lodge, stick
- similar words:
- bind, cling, grip, latch onto
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| definition 2: |
to close securely.
The door fastens with a stout latch.- synonyms:
- catch, grip
- antonyms:
- unfasten
- similar words:
- close, lock, shut, stick
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| definition 3: |
to focus intently or steadily (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
Her eyes fastened on mine.- synonyms:
- focus
- similar words:
- grip
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| definition 4: |
to grasp, seize, or cling to a thought or idea (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
She fastened on the dream of winning.- synonyms:
- latch onto
- similar words:
- adhere, cling, grip, seize
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| related words: |
buckle, hitch, lace, moor, tie, zip |
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| derivation: |
fastener (n.) |
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