paste

noun
UK: /peɪst/
US: /peɪst/

  1. A soft, wet mixture used for sticking things together.

    1. I used paste to attach the picture to the paper.
    2. The artist created a collage using different colored paper and strong paste.

  2. A food product made into a soft, spreadable consistency.

    1. I spread some tomato paste on the bread before adding cheese.
    2. The chef added a spoonful of chili paste to give the sauce some extra heat.

Synonyms

adhesive glue cement spread
paste verb

  1. To stick something to a surface with paste.

    1. Paste the photo in your album.
    2. Please paste the label carefully onto the package before shipping.

  2. To copy information from one place and put it in another on a computer.

    1. I will paste the link into the chat.
    2. She copied the text and pasted it into a new document for editing.
paste adjective

  1. An imitation gem; made of paste.

    1. That ring has a paste jewel.
    2. She wore a paste diamond necklace to the party so she wouldn't risk losing her real one.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paste" in English means: A soft, wet mixture used for sticking things together., A food product made into a soft, spreadable consistency..

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

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

Example usage of "paste": "I used paste to attach the picture to the paper.". More examples on the page.