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Fastening your seat belt keeps you safer.
What does Fastening mean?
Fastening means attaching securely or a thing that holds parts together.
Dictionary definition
The act of attaching something securely; also something that holds parts together.
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Fastening in a sentence
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The coat's fastening was a row of buttons.
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Careful fastening prevents loose parts from falling during the project.
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What does fastening mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to fastening?
Securing is close in meaning to fastening.
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Which word is an antonym of fastening?
Loosening contrasts with fastening.
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Fastening
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fas · uh · ning · strongest beat: fas
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WordFastening.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFastening means attaching securely or a thing that holds parts together.
ExampleExample: Fastening your seat belt keeps you safer.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fas · uh · ning
- Strongest beat
- fas
- Ending
- ning
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fas.
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Synonyms
Words like Fastening
attachingUse for joining something to something else.
securingUse for making something firm or safe.
Antonyms
Opposite words
looseningUse for making something less tight.
detachingUse for separating something that was attached.
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