fasten — to close or attach something firmly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to close or attach something firmly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæsən/
Example Sentences
- The astronaut carefully fastened his helmet before the spacewalk.
- My grandmother can't fasten her buttons anymore, so she switched to velcro shirts.
- The magician fastened the box so tightly that even Houdini would be impressed.
fasten
VERB[/ˈfæsən/]
to close or attach something firmly
Securely fastening the seatbelt buckle
Workers fastened the wooden boards together to build the bridge. (ATTACH + SECURE = FASTEN → fasten means to attach something firmly so it stays in place)
Fasten it securely, strengthen the structure, and maintain its safety.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'fæstnian', derived from 'fæst' meaning 'firm' or 'fixed'. Related to Germanic roots meaning 'solid' or 'stable'.
Breakdown
fast (firm/fixed) + -en (verb suffix) = fasten (to make firm/fixed)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The astronaut carefully fastened his helmet before the spacewalk.”
“My grandmother can't fasten her buttons anymore, so she switched to velcro shirts.”
“The magician fastened the box so tightly that even Houdini would be impressed.”
“Please fasten the tent properly, or we'll wake up under the stars!”
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