glue

noun
UK: /ɡluː/
US: /ɡluː/

  1. A sticky substance used for joining things together.

    1. I need some glue to fix this paper. [ ] [ ]
    2. The label came off, so I used glue to stick it back on the bottle. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that unites or holds things together.

    1. Friendship is the glue between us. [ ] [ ]
    2. Trust is the glue that holds the team together during difficult times. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adhesive cement paste stick
glue verb

  1. To stick things together using glue.

    1. Glue the paper to the cardboard. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used special glue to assemble the model airplane carefully. [ ] [ ]

  2. To attach or fix firmly.

    1. His eyes were glued to the screen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience was glued to their seats during the exciting performance. [ ] [ ]
glue idiom

  1. To look at something with great attention.

    1. They were glued to the TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. We were glued to the news, waiting for any updates about the storm. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glue" in English means: A sticky substance used for joining things together., Something that unites or holds things together..

The phonetic transcription of "glue" is /ɡluː/ in British English and /ɡluː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glue": adhesive, cement, paste, stick.

Example usage of "glue": "I need some glue to fix this paper.". More examples on the page.