English

fasten

ˈfæs.ən, ˈfæs(ə)n, ˈfæsn̩, ˈfæsən, ˈfɑːsn̩, ˈfɑːsən
Meaning: to fasten; to fix
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈfæs(ə)n, ˈfæsn̩, ˈfæsən, ˈfɑːsn̩, ˈfɑːsən

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base fasten
3rd person singular present fastens
Present participle fastenning
Past fastenned
Will future will fasten
Going-to future going to fasten
Imperative negative don't fasten / do not fasten

Example sentences

Please fasten your seat belt.
Please fasten your seat belt.
Please make sure your seat belt is securely fastened before the plane takes off.
Please make sure your seat belt is securely fastened before the plane takes off.

Usage Notes

Used when attaching, connecting, or securing something firmly in place. Common with seatbelts, buttons, or zippers.

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