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- pronunciation:
- aed
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sihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
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An adhesive is a substance that can make thing stick together. Glue is an adhesive.
Shawn broke a heavy bowl and he needed a strong adhesive to stick the pieces together.- synonyms:
- glue, paste
- similar words:
- gum, sticker, tape
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adjective |
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If something is adhesive, it is sticky. It will make things hold together.
The nurse put a large adhesive bandage over the cut.Alyssa sealed the package with adhesive tape.- synonyms:
- sticky
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| derivations: |
adhesively (adv.), adhesiveness (n.) |
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