fastened - Glite Dictionary

Examples

The package was fastened securely with strong tape to prevent it from opening.
Make sure the lid is fastened properly to avoid any spills during transport.
Her dress was fastened tightly at the waist to create a flattering silhouette.

Synonyms

secure

vsfastened

86 3.3

Firmly fixed so it will not move or break

means being held closed or secured without stressing durability or strength

bound

vsfastened

6 4.2

Tied or fastened to stop movement

centres on being closed or secured rather than the act of binding

closed

vsfastened

3 1.0

Shut so people cannot go in or see

suggests securing by a fastening rather than simply preventing access

glued

vsfastened

Informal

1 3.0

Stuck firmly in one place or unable to stop paying attention

is the general condition of being held closed, not only by glue

buttoned

vsfastened

1.0

Fastened with small round sewn pieces on clothes

is the general term for being held shut or immobile

zippered

vsfastened

US

3.0

Having a line of teeth you pull to open and close things

is the broader idea of being held closed by any method

laced

vsfastened

1.4

Fastened with a thin string put through holes, like on shoes

refers more generally to being held closed rather than that specific method

tied

vsfastened

1.0

Fastened with string or rope

covers being held closed by any material or technique rather than knots

pegged-down

vsfastened

6.4

Held down to the ground by small sticks or pins so it does not move

applies to any closure or securing, not only ground anchoring

sewn

vsfastened

1.6

Joined with stitches made by a needle and thread

is the general state of being held closed, not limited to stitching

taped

vsfastened

1.1

Held in place by tape

is the general notion of being held closed, not specific to adhesive

affixed

vsfastened

4.4

Firmly attached to a surface or object so it cannot move

focuses on being held closed or secured rather than simple attachment

fixed

vsfastened

1.0

Attached firmly to something so it cannot move

emphasizes being secured specifically rather than general immobility

sealed

vsfastened

2.5

Closed and covered to stop water or air getting in

refers to being held closed or secured rather than protected by a seal

Antonyms

loose

70 1.0

Not tightly packed with many spaces between parts

unfastened

2.4

Not tied, closed, or attached

How Secure

secure

86 3.3

fastened

1.3

buttoned

1.0

unfastened

2.4

Surface Forms

fastened positive

Morphology

fastened = fasten (transparent) = fasten + ed

The word 'fastened' is transparently derived from the verb 'fasten' with the addition of the past participle suffix '-ed'.

Etymology

Fastened comes from the old word fast, which meant 'firm' or 'fixed' rather than 'quick', and it is the same idea behind words like steadfast and the phrase hold fast. So to fasten something is to make it firm and secure, which is why a fastened coat or diary will not open.