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Please fasten your seat belt.
What does Fasten mean?
to attach tightly
Dictionary definition
To attach, close, or secure something firmly.
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She used clips to fasten the poster to the board.
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The worker had to fasten each panel before the wall was safe.
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Fasten
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fas · un · strongest beat: fas
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WordFasten.
Partverb.
MeaningFasten means to attach tightly.
ExampleExample: Please fasten your seat belt.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fas · un
- Strongest beat
- fas
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fas.
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