glue
/glu:/
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Definition
Noun:
- A sticky substance used to join things together. Glue is typically a viscous liquid that hardens to create a bond between surfaces.
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
- cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
Verb
- be fixed as if by glue
- His eyes were glued on her
- join or attach with or as if with glue
- paste the sign on the wall
- cut and paste the sentence in the text