Fastened: meaning, definitions and examples

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fastened

[ ˈfæs.ənd ]

^{Context #1}

clothing

To attach or secure something, typically with a button, pin, or zipper. Can also refer to the act of making something tight or secure.

Synonyms

attach, connect, fix, secure

Examples of usage

He fastened his coat before heading out into the cold.
She fastened the brooch to her dress.
The belt fastened securely around his waist.

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general

To close or seal something by fixing it in place.

Synonyms

close, lock, seal, shut

Examples of usage

He fastened the lid on the jar tightly.
She fastened the lock on the door before leaving.

^{Context #3}

emotions

To become attached or emotionally connected to someone or something.

Synonyms

attach, bond, connect, relate

Examples of usage

Over time, she fastened onto the idea of starting her own business.
He fastened on the memory of their first date.

Translations

Translations of the word "fastened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preso

fixado
amarrado

🇮🇳 बांधा हुआ

जकड़ा हुआ
फिक्स किया हुआ

🇩🇪 befestigt

festgemacht
angebracht

🇮🇩 terikat

dipasang
diperbaiki

🇺🇦 закріплений

прикріплений
застібнутий

🇵🇱 przymocowany

zapięty
umocowany

🇯🇵 固定された

留められた
締められた

🇫🇷 fixé

attaché
ancré

🇪🇸 fijado

sujetado
atado

🇹🇷 bağlanmış

sabitlenmiş
takılmış

🇰🇷 고정된

묶인
결속된

🇸🇦 مثبت

مربوط
مثبت

🇨🇿 upevněný

připevněný
zapnutý

🇸🇰 upevnený

pripevnený
zapnutý

🇨🇳 固定的

系牢的
绑住的

🇸🇮 pritrjen

pripet
zavezan

🇮🇸 föst

fest
bundið

🇰🇿 бекітілген

байланған
нығайтылған

🇬🇪 დამაგრებული

მიბმული
შეკრული

🇦🇿 bərkidilmiş

bağlanmış
sabitləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 fijado

sujetado
atado

Word origin

The word 'fastened' originated from the Old English word 'fæstnian', which meant to make fast or firm. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the action of securing or attaching something. Over time, 'fastened' has evolved to encompass various contexts beyond just physical attachment, including emotional connections and closures.