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- pronunciation:
- aed
hi
sihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
able or likely to stick to something; clinging.
The adhesive bandage kept my cut from getting dirty.- synonyms:
- sticky
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a sticky substance or material such as glue.
We'll need an adhesive to fix the broken dish.- synonyms:
- glue, paste
- similar words:
- gum, mortar, mucilage, sticker, tape
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derivations: |
adhesively (adv.), adhesiveness (n.) |
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