Synonyms of fastened

fastened 1 of 2

adjective

as in attached

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

• loose
• insecure
• detached
• unsecured
• movable
• unattached
• freed
• unbound
• undone
• loosened
• 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
• 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
• buttoned
• joined
• reattached
• refastened
• toggled
• hasped
• battened
• resecured
• coapted
• refixed
• belayed
• reaffixed
• did up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unfastened
• detached
• unhooked
• undid
• severed
• divided
• separated
• parted
• split
• 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
• anchored
• hitched
• caught
• moored
• fixed
• set
• stuffed
• wedged
• embedded
• lodged
• implanted
• entrenched
• 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
• trained
• pointed
• aimed
• nailed
• directed
• attended
• leveled
• set
• heeded
• obsessed (over)
• zeroed (in on)
• homed (in on)
• honed in (on)
• minded
• fixated (on)
• refocused

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fastened

Verb

Clasping my head is a swimmer’s cap of electrodes fastened under my chin. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

The screaming engine bounced under a rusty white hood that appeared to be fastened in place by a bungee cord. — Literary Hub, 31 July 2026

The memorial has a bronze marker fastened to the marble wall. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Icelandic poet, novelist and essayist Andri Snær Magnason was tasked with commemorating Ok, his words etched into copper and fastened to rock uncovered by the glacier’s retreating ice. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Ryanair disputed claims that its crew failed to respond, saying airline procedures require crew members to remain seated with seatbelts fastened and oxygen masks on during rapid decompression. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026

How To Train Rose Canes The canes of climbing roses must be fastened to their support system to direct growth. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

The best way for passengers to reduce their risk of injury is to follow crew instructions and keep their seat belts fastened when directed. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026