How Do You Spell FASTENED?

Pronunciation: [fˈasənd] (IPA)

The word "fastened" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, even though the "e" is not pronounced. This is because the "e" is important for indicating the vowel sound in the syllable before it. The first syllable, "fast," is pronounced with the "a" sound as in "cat" (represented by the IPA symbol /æ/). The "e" at the end of the word tells us that the second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound as in "met" (represented by the IPA symbol /ɛ/).

FASTENED Meaning and Definition

  1. Fastened is a verb that refers to the act of securing or attaching something firmly in place. It involves the action of making an object or material secure, oftentimes by joining different parts together. When something is fastened, it means it has been firmly fixed or tightly secured to prevent it from moving or becoming loose.

    The process of fastening varies depending on the object or the context. It can involve using various methods or tools such as nails, screws, or glue to join two or more components together. For example, when fastening a button on a shirt, it requires passing the button through a hole and securing it with a thread or loop so that it remains fixed in place.

    Fastening is also commonly used to describe the action of closing or sealing something. This can refer to zipping up a jacket, tying shoelaces, or using a buckle to secure a belt. In these cases, fastening implies ensuring that the object is securely closed or tied so that it doesn't come undone.

    Overall, fastened is a word that denotes the act of securely fixing or closing something to keep it in place or prevent it from opening, unfastening, or becoming loose.

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Etymology of FASTENED

The word "fastened" comes from the Old English word "fæstnian", which means "to make firm or secure". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fastinōną", which has a similar meaning of "to make fast, make firm". This word is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root word "pasti-", meaning "firm, solid".

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Conjugate verb Fastened

CONDITIONAL

I would fasten
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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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