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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPaste
/peɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To apply a substance to a surface, typically using a sticky or adhesive material.
"She decided to paste the poster on the wall for the event."
- 1
A thick, soft, moist substance used for sticking things together.
"He used a strong paste to repair the broken vase."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'paste' originates from the Latin 'pasta', meaning 'dough' or 'paste', which evolved through Old French 'paste' in the 14th century. The term has shifted from its culinary roots to encompass a broader range of meanings, including adhesive substances and digital actions.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Paste"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Paste" is said worldwide
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Colle
Transliteration: kɔl
"Elle a utilisé de la colle pour réparer le livre."
Kleber
Transliteration: ˈkleːbɐ
"Er hat den Kleber benutzt, um das Bild aufzuhängen."
Colla
Transliteration: ˈkolla
"Ha usato la colla per incollare i pezzi di carta."
Pegamento
Transliteration: peɣaˈmento
"Usó pegamento para arreglar la figura rota."
Cola
Transliteration: ˈkɔlɐ
"Ela usou cola para consertar o livro."
गोंद
Transliteration: gond
"उसने किताब को ठीक करने के लिए गोंद का इस्तेमाल किया।"
胶水
Transliteration: jiāoshuǐ
"她用胶水修复了破损的书。"
풀
Transliteration: pul
"그녀는 책을 고치기 위해 풀을 사용했다."
接着剤
Transliteration: せっちゃくざい
"彼女は本を修理するために接着剤を使った。"
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