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fastened

fastened

17 1.3
Kept closed so it does not open or move
  • adjective
  • /ˈfæstənd/
: cerrado
  • Please make sure your window shades are up and your seat belt fastened for the landing.

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

closed
vsfastened
899 1.0

Shut so people cannot go in or see

suggests securing by a fastening rather than simply preventing access
sealed
vsfastened
140 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
tied
vsfastened
136 1.0

Fastened with string or rope

covers being held closed by any material or technique rather than knots
fixed
vsfastened
97 1.0

Attached firmly to something so it cannot move

emphasizes being secured specifically rather than general immobility
bound
vsfastened
94 4.2

Tied or fastened to stop movement

centres on being closed or secured rather than the act of binding
secure
vsfastened
89 3.3

Firmly fixed so it will not move or break

means being held closed or secured without stressing durability or strength
taped
vsfastened
46 1.1

Held in place by tape

is the general notion of being held closed, not specific to adhesive
sewn
vsfastened
31 1.6

Joined with stitches made by a needle and thread

is the general state of being held closed, not limited to stitching
glued
vsfastened
  • Informal
29 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
17 1.0

Fastened with small round sewn pieces on clothes

is the general term for being held shut or immobile
laced
vsfastened
5 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
zippered
vsfastened
  • US
4 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
affixed
vsfastened
1 4.4

Firmly attached to a surface or object so it cannot move

focuses on being held closed or secured rather than simple attachment
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

Antonyms

loose
33 1.0

Not tightly packed with many spaces between parts

unfastened
2 2.4

Not tied, closed, or attached

How Secure

secure
89 3.3
fastened
17 1.3
buttoned
17 1.0
unfastened
2 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.