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fastened

adjective

Simple meaning

Firmly closed or secured.

Pronunciation

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fasuhnd

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ˈfæsənd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Firmly closed or secured

  2. Fastened with strings or cords

  3. Intent and directed steadily

  4. Furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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  • “Found the gate fastened.”adjective

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securely fastenedfastened roundfirmly fastened

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • fastenverbBase word

    Cause to be firmly attached.

Word family

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  • fastenernounPerson or profession

    A person who fastens or makes fast.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: firmly closed or secured

boltedlatchedsecuredbuttonedstapled

Antonyms

Sense: firmly closed or secured

unfastened

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