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He fastened his seat belt.
What does Fastened mean?
Attached or secured.
Dictionary definition
Attached, closed, or secured.
Example sentences
Fastened in a sentence
medium
The gate was fastened with a latch.
hard
Fastened means held safely in place, closed, or attached.
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What does fastened mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of fastened.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fastened?
Secured is close in meaning to fastened.
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Which word is an antonym of fastened?
Loosened contrasts with fastened.
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Fastened
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fas · und · strongest beat: fas
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WordFastened.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningFastened means Attached or secured.
ExampleExample: He fastened his seat belt.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fas · und
- Strongest beat
- fas
- Ending
- und
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fas.
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Synonyms
Words like Fastened
securedMade safe or held firmly.
fastenRelated word that supports the meaning of fastened.
Antonyms
Opposite words
loosenedMade less tight or less secure.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fastened, depending on context.
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Word family
Fastened word family
Base word
fastened
verb
fastening
Action form of fastened.
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Hint for students
Fastened means closed, tied, or attached securely. It often describes buckles, buttons, straps, or lids.
Common mix-up
Fastened is not the same as faster. Fastened means attached or closed; faster means more quick.
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Write one sentence that shows fastened without using the word fastened. Model sentence: He clicked the helmet strap under his chin so it would not fall off. Clue words: clicked, helmet strap, would not fall off Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something being attached, closed, or secured?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Lena fastened her seat belt before the car moved." Why does fastened fit better than loosened?
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