WordHive Learning Dictionary

Glued

verb, adjective

Glued means stuck together or very focused.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Glued mean?

Glued means stuck together or very focused.

Dictionary definition

Stuck together with glue; also focused closely on something.

Example sentences

Glued in a sentence

easy

She glued the paper star onto the card.

medium

The broken handle was glued back in place.

hard

In casual use, someone glued to a book or screen is paying very close attention.

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Practice the meaning of Glued

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does glued mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses glued correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to glued?

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Glued

Voice settings
Sounds like

GLOOD

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Glued

stuckAttached to something.
attachedJoined or connected.
fixedPut securely in place.
Antonyms

Opposite words

separatedMoved apart.
detachedRemoved or disconnected.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Glued word family

verb

glued

Past tense form.

verb

gluing

Ongoing form.

Related words
Student support

Understand Glued

Hint for students

Glued means stuck together or very focused.

Common mix-up

Glued is not the same as separated. Glued means glued means stuck together or very focused.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The broken handle was glued back in place. Clue words: broken, handle, back. Underline clue words that show why glued fits instead of separated. Now write one new sentence that shows glued without using the word glued. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glued?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The broken handle was glued back in place." Why does glued fit better than separated?