Synonyms of fastened

fastened 1 of 2

adjective

as in attached

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attached
• secured
• bound
• embedded
• clamped
• implanted
• imbedded
• entrenched
• anchored
• immovable
• impacted
• glued
• intrenched
• cemented
• unyielding
• bonded
• stuck
• wedged
• frozen
• lodged
• jammed
• tight
• set
• firm
• fast
• snug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loose
• insecure
• detached
• unsecured
• movable
• unattached
• freed
• unbound
• undone
• loosened
• moveable
• unfastened
• dislodged
• yielding

fastened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of fasten

1

as in affixed

to cause (something) to hold to another

use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affixed
• attached
• tied
• glued
• connected
• clipped
• strapped
• hanged
• bent
• fixed
• clamped
• adhered
• pinned
• riveted
• clasped
• linked
• lashed
• screwed
• cinched
• latched
• tacked
• clenched
• stapled
• harnessed
• hung
• stuck
• bolted
• shackled
• nailed
• clinched
• yoked
• pasted
• plastered
• tackled
• laced
• united
• joined
• buttoned
• reattached
• refastened
• toggled
• hasped
• battened
• resecured
• coapted
• refixed
• belayed
• reaffixed
• did up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unfastened
• detached
• unhooked
• undid
• severed
• divided
• separated
• split
• parted
• disconnected
• divorced
• dissociated
• loosened
• sundered
• dissevered
• uncoupled
• loosed
• broke up
• disjoined
• disunited
• disjointed
• untied
• unyoked
• unlinked
• unbound
• unlashed
• unfixed

2

as in secured

to put securely in place or in a desired position

don't forget to fasten all the lines on your tent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• secured
• clamped
• hitched
• anchored
• caught
• moored
• fixed
• set
• stuffed
• wedged
• imbedded
• embedded
• lodged
• implanted
• entrenched
• intrenched
• engrained
• ingrained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosened
• unfastened
• loosed
• unloosed
• pulled
• unloosened
• extracted
• yanked
• pried
• tore (out)
• uprooted
• prized
• unfixed
• rooted (out)
• wrested

3

as in focused

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective

if you could fasten your attention on one task for more than a minute, you just might get something done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• focused
• riveted
• concentrated
• centered
• focussed
• trained
• pointed
• aimed
• levelled
• nailed
• directed
• attended
• leveled
• set
• heeded
• obsessed (over)
• zeroed (in on)
• homed (in on)
• honed in (on)
• fixated (on)
• minded
• refocused

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fastened

Verb

While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message. —Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024

The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece. —Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

The tag’s slim-but-sturdy leather strap with sleek silver hardware will keep it snugly fastened to your luggage. —Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024

In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow? —Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024

By Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Times It is fastened together by free agents and welded with players from the waiver wire, cemented even by a safety who came off his couch and onto the field to play Sunday at SoFi Stadium. —Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024

Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024

Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar. —Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024