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paste

verb
/peɪst/

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
to stick or attach something using a soft, moist substance; also a thick, soft, moist substance itself

Example Sentences

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

She pasted the picture into her notebook.

Example Expressions

copy and paste

Synonyms

stick, glue, attach, adhere, affix, insert
Entry 1
stick, glue, attach, adhere
Entry 2
stick, glue, affix, attach, insert

Antonyms

remove, peel, detach, separate
Entry 1
remove, peel, detach
Entry 2
detach, remove, separate

Collocations

paste images, copy and paste, paste text, carefully paste, paste together, paste into, paste on, paste image
Entry 1
paste images, copy and paste, paste text, carefully paste, paste together
Entry 2
paste into, paste on, copy and paste, paste image

Related Vocabularies

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
to operate and control a vehicle; a journey in a vehicle
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless

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