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fasten

fasten

Meaning of fasten

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British English/tə ˈfæsən/
American English/ˈfæsən/
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fasten with German translation

fasten usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Fasten your watch strap before you start jogging.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Fasten the jewellery clasp carefully so the necklace doesn't fall off.

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fasten belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

fastenzumachen
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

fasten synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between fasten / button / zip / buckle / clasp / hook

🇬🇧English

To fasten using buttons; specific method for garments.

A2Very Often

Button your shirt up for the interview.

🇬🇧English

To close or open with a zipper; method-specific, common in speech.

A2Very Often

Zip up your jacket; it's cold outside.

🇬🇧English

To fasten with a buckle; typically used for belts, straps, shoes.

A2Often

Buckle your seat belt before driving.

🇬🇧English

To fasten with a clasp; often used for jewellery, small boxes or bags.

A2Rarely

She clasped the necklace behind her neck.

🇬🇧English

To fasten by catching one part on a hook; used for garments, curtains, hardware.

A2Often

Hook the two loops together to fasten the dress.

🇬🇧English

Phrasal verb (mainly UK) meaning to fasten or close (also to renovate in different context).

A2Often

Do up your coat before you go out.

L
🇬🇧English
latch

To fasten or secure with a latch; typically used for doors, gates, windows.

A2Rarely

Latch the gate when you leave.

🇬🇧English

To make safe or fixed; broader and sometimes more formal than 'fasten'.

A2Often

Secure the cargo with strong ropes.

C
🇬🇧English
clip

To fasten with a clip; commonly used for papers, hair, small attachments.

A2Often

Clip the papers together before filing them.

🇬🇧English

To fasten with a lock; implies securing against access, often requiring a key or code.

A2Very Often

Lock the shed after you finish.

🇬🇧English

To fasten or join one thing to another; broader than 'fasten', can be physical or digital/figurative.

A2Very Often

Attach the label to the parcel.

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How to pronounce fasten and what this word means

fasten means fasten. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fasten

/tə ˈfæsən/

fasten translation

fasten

fasten examples

Fasten your watch strap before you start jogging.

fasten transcription

/tə ˈfæsən/, /ˈfæsən/

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fasten meaning: what does it mean?

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fasten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fasten is pronounced as /tə ˈfæsən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fasten definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Fasten your watch strap before you start jogging. Translation: Не забывай застёгивать ремешок часов перед пробежкой.

Is fasten part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, fasten can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fasten part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, fasten can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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