Fastened

Pronunciation: /ˈfæstənd/

Definitions of fastened

verb Fastened is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'fasten', which means to close or attach securely.

Example Sentences

A1 I fastened my seatbelt before the car started moving.

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 before the storm hit.

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

C2 The astronaut fastened the harness before stepping out into space for a spacewalk.

Examples of fastened in a Sentence

formal The safety harness must be securely fastened before starting the experiment.

informal Make sure your seatbelt is fastened before we hit the road.

slang I quickly fastened my shoelaces before running to catch the bus.

figurative Her attention was fastened on the speaker, captivated by every word.

Grammatical Forms of fastened

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

Origin and Evolution of fastened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fastened' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just securing or making something fast. It is now commonly used to describe the act of attaching or connecting things together in various contexts.