fasten
Fasten (verb) means to attach or close something securely. Example: “Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.”
How to Use Fasten
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo attach, close, or secure something so it stays in place.
Word Forms
fastened past tense, fastens singular
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Please _____ your seatbelt before takeoff.
Etymology
From Old English fæstnian, "to make firm" — built from the same root as "fast" in its old sense of "firm, secure."
Rhymes for fasten
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What does “fasten” mean?
The word “fasten” means to attach or close something securely. In plain terms, to attach, close, or secure something so it stays in place.
How do you pronounce “fasten”?
“Fasten” is pronounced FAHSN (/ˈfæsn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “fasten” in a sentence?
Here is “fasten” used in a sentence: “Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.”
What part of speech is “fasten”?
“Fasten” is a verb.
Where does the word “fasten” come from?
The word “fasten” comes from Old English. From Old English fæstnian, "to make firm" — built from the same root as "fast" in its old sense of "firm, secure.".