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Meaning of glued
The primary meaning of the word "glued" is to be firmly fixed or joined to something.
Etymology of glued
The word "glued" originates from the verb "glue", which comes from the Old French word "glue", derived from the Latin "gluten", meaning glue, from "glutire", to glue, and the Proto-Indo-European root "gleit-", to glue, stick.
Historically, the word "glue" has been used since the 14th century to refer to a substance used for sticking things together, and its past tense and participle forms have been used to describe the state of being stuck or fixed.
Synonyms
attached
fixed
fastened
joined
connected
linked
bonded
stuck
adhered
secured
tied
bound
coupled
linked
united
merged
combined
fused
welded
soldered
brazed
riveted
nailed
screwed
bolted
clasped
clasped
gripped
grasped
held
clasped
clinched
hooked
hitched
moored
anchored
tethered
lashed
strapped
buckled
clipped
pinned
taped
sealed
cemented
glued
pasted
gummed
stuck
adhering
cohering
cleaving
clinging.
Definitions
- The past tense and past participle of the verb "glue", which means to join or fix things together using an adhesive substance.
- To be firmly fixed or joined to something, either physically or emotionally.
Usage Examples
- The paper was glued to the wall with a strong adhesive.
- She was glued to the TV, watching her favorite show.
- The kids were glued to their tablets, playing games all day.
Antonyms
detached
unattached
loose
free
unfastened
unsecured
untied
unbound
disconnected
unlinked
separated
divided
disconnected
severed
cut
torn
ripped
unstuck
unglued
released
freed
unhitched
unmoored
unanchored
untethered
unlashed
unstrapped
unbuckled
unclipped
unpinned
untaped
unsealed.