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- pronunciation:
- aed
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sihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
able or likely to adhere; clinging; sticky.
An adhesive bandage was put over the cut.The child fixed the torn page with adhesive tape.- synonyms:
- gluey, glutinous, sticky, tenacious
- similar words:
- cohesive, gummy, mucilaginous, viscid, viscous
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| related words: |
sticky, tacky |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an adhesive substance or material such as glue.
You'll need a strong adhesive to hold those pieces together.- synonyms:
- cement, glue, paste, solder
- similar words:
- epoxy, gum, mortar, mucilage, sticker, tape
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| derivations: |
adhesively (adv.), adhesiveness (n.) |
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