WordHive Learning Dictionary

Glue

noun, verb

Glue is a sticky substance used to join things.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Glue mean?

Glue is a sticky substance used to join things.

Dictionary definition

A sticky substance used to join things together; as a verb, to stick things together.

Example sentences

Glue in a sentence

easy

We used glue to fix the paper craft.

medium

Please glue the label to the front of the folder.

hard

Glue can be a noun for the sticky material or a verb for using it.

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Practice the meaning of Glue

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does glue mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses glue correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to glue?

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Glue

Voice settings
Sounds like

GLOO

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Glue

adhesiveA substance that sticks things together.
pasteA thick sticky substance.
stickTo attach to something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

separateTo move apart.
detachTo remove from something.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Glue word family

Base word

glue

verb

glued

Past tense form.

verb

gluing

Ongoing form.

Related words
Student support

Understand Glue

Hint for students

Glue is a sticky substance used to join things.

Common mix-up

Glue is not the same as separate. Glue means glue is a sticky substance used to join things.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Please glue the label to the front of the folder. Clue words: label, front, folder. Underline clue words that show why glue fits instead of separate. Now write one new sentence that shows glue without using the word glue. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glue?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please glue the label to the front of the folder." Why does glue fit better than separate?