Fasten

Pronunciation: /ˈfæsən/

Definitions of fasten

verb to close or attach securely; to make something secure or fixed in place

Example Sentences

A1 Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.

A2 She fastened the buttons on her coat to keep warm.

B1 The carpenter fastened the pieces of wood together with nails.

B2 The sailor fastened the ropes securely to the dock.

C1 The engineer fastened the bolts tightly to ensure the stability of the structure.

C2 The astronaut fastened the helmet before entering the spacecraft for the mission.

Examples of fasten in a Sentence

formal Please remember to fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

informal Hey, don't forget to fasten your shoelaces before you trip!

slang Make sure to fasten your snapback before you head out.

figurative She tried to fasten her emotions, but they kept spilling out.

Grammatical Forms of fasten

• past tense: fastened
• plural: fastens
• comparative: faster
• superlative: fastest
• present tense: fasten
• future tense: will fasten
• perfect tense: has fastened
• continuous tense: is fastening
• singular: fastens
• positive degree: fast
• infinitive: to fasten
• gerund: fastening
• participle: fastening

Origin and Evolution of fasten

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fasten' originated from the Old English word 'faestnian' which means to make fast or secure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fasten' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of securing or attaching objects together, beyond just making something secure.