fasten
Meaning
To fasten something means to attach or secure it so that it stays in place.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "fasten" with "fasten up," which is not standard English.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
checks
her
backpack
before
she
leaves
and
fastens
the
zipper
so
her
books
will
not
fall
out
.
She
puts
on
a
warm
jacket
because
the
morning
is
cold
.
On
the
way
to
the
bus
stop
she
sees
a
small
bakery
that
opened
last
week
and
smells
fresh
bread
.
The
short
chat
with
the
baker
puts
her
in
a
good
mood
for
the
day
.
Common Phrases
fasten a seatbelt
fasten your shoes
fasten the door
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