Glue

Pronunciation: /ɡluː/

Definitions of glue

noun a sticky substance used for sticking things together

Example Sentences

A1 I used glue to stick the paper to the cardboard.

A2 The glue dried quickly and held the pieces together.

B1 She always keeps a bottle of glue in her desk for crafts.

B2 The carpenter used a strong glue to fix the broken chair leg.

C1 The artist experimented with different types of glue to create her masterpiece.

C2 The industrial strength glue was necessary for bonding the metal parts together.

Examples of glue in a Sentence

formal The glue is used to adhere the pieces of wood together in carpentry.

informal Can you pass me the glue so I can fix this broken vase?

slang I need some super glue to stick this back together.

figurative Trust is the glue that holds relationships together.

Grammatical Forms of glue

• past tense: glued
• plural: glues
• comparative: stickier
• superlative: stickiest
• present tense: glues
• future tense: will glue
• perfect tense: has glued
• continuous tense: is gluing
• singular: glue
• positive degree: sticky
• infinitive: to glue
• gerund: gluing
• participle: glued

Origin and Evolution of glue

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'glue' can be traced back to the Old French word 'gluer' meaning 'to stick together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glue' has retained its basic meaning of a substance used for sticking things together, but its usage has expanded to include various types of adhesives and bonding agents.