Definition

1. Noun:

   • A sticky substance used to join things together. Glue is typically a viscous liquid that hardens to create a bond between surfaces.

2. Verb:

   • To join or attach things firmly using glue or a similar adhesive.
   • (Figuratively) To be fixed or held very closely to something, as if attached by glue.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • I need some strong glue to fix this broken vase.
  • The children used glue and glitter for their art project.

• Verb (Literal):

  • Please glue the pieces of the model airplane together carefully.
  • She glued the photograph into her scrapbook.

• Verb (Figurative):

  • During the concert, his eyes were glued to the stage.
  • The child was glued to the television screen all morning.

Advanced Usage

• "to be glued to something": To be giving all of your attention to something; to be unable to look away or stop watching/doing something.
  • The audience was glued to their seats during the thrilling movie.
• "glued to the spot": To be so shocked, scared, or surprised that you cannot move.
  • When she saw the spider, she was glued to the spot with fear.

Variants and Related Words

• Gluey (adjective): Having a sticky consistency like glue.
  • The mixture became gluey as it cooled.
• Glue stick (noun): A solid adhesive in a twistable tube, used for paper.
  • She prefers using a glue stick for crafts because it's less messy.
• Superglue (noun): A very strong, fast-acting adhesive.
  • He used superglue to repair his glasses.

Synonyms

• Adhesive (noun): A substance used for sticking objects together.
• Paste (noun/verb): A thick, soft, moist substance, often used for sticking paper.
• Cement (noun/verb): A powdery substance that hardens to act as a binder; can be used figuratively like "glue."
• Bond (verb): To join things securely.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

• Glue together: To join multiple parts into one unit using glue.
  • The students will glue together their dioramas in class.
• Glue on: To attach something onto a surface using glue.
  • He decided to glue on the final decorative piece.

Related Idioms

• Glued to the tube/box: (Informal) Watching television for a long time without stopping.
  • On rainy weekends, the kids are often glued to the tube.
• Money glue: (Informal, humorous) The tendency for money to be spent quickly or to stick to one's hands, meaning it is hard to keep.
  • I just got paid, but with all these bills, it seems like there's no money glue in my wallet.

Noun

1. cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive

Verb

1. be fixed as if by glue
   • His eyes were glued on her
2. join or attach with or as if with glue
   • paste the sign on the wall
   • cut and paste the sentence in the text