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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Fasten
The primary meaning of the word "fasten" is to securely attach or fix something in place.
Definitions
- To attach or fix something securely in place, typically using a cord, rope, or other device
- To make something firm or secure, so that it does not move or come loose
- To join or unite two or more things together, typically using a device such as a buckle, clip, or screw
Etymology of Fasten
The word "fasten" comes from the Old English word "fæstan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fastiz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "peis-", meaning "to stick" or "to fasten"
Historically, the word "fasten" has been used to describe the act of securing or attaching something, such as a door, a rope, or a piece of clothing
Example Uses
- She fastened her seatbelt before the plane took off.
- He fastened the lid on the jar to keep it airtight.
- The hikers fastened their ropes to the rock face before beginning their ascent.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unfasten
loosen
untie
unhook
unclip
unlock
unlatch
detach
disconnect
separate
release
free
untether
unmoor
unhitch
unseize
ungrasp
unclutch
unhold
loosen
relax
destabilize
unsteady
unanchor
unmoor