Definitions and Examples of bolted, fastened, secured
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fastened securely with a bolt or lock.
Example
The door was bolted shut to prevent anyone from entering.
Closed or secured firmly with a latch, clip, or buckle.
Example
She made sure her seatbelt was fastened before starting the car.
Fixed or attached firmly in place to prevent movement or theft.
Example
The valuable items were secured in a safe to prevent theft.
Key Differences: bolted vs fastened vs secured
- 1Bolted refers to something that is fastened securely with a bolt or lock.
- 2Fastened describes something that is closed or secured firmly with a latch, clip, or buckle.
- 3Secured means something is fixed or attached firmly in place to prevent movement or theft.
Effective Usage of bolted, fastened, secured
- 1Home Security: Use these antonyms to describe the state of doors, windows, and gates.
- 2Transportation: Use these antonyms to describe the state of seatbelts, luggage, and cargo.
- 3Construction: Use these antonyms to describe the state of building materials, tools, and equipment.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unbolted describe the state of an object that is either open or closed, locked or unlocked, or fastened or unfastened. Use these words to describe the state of doors, windows, and gates for home security, seatbelts, luggage, and cargo for transportation, and building materials, tools, and equipment for construction.
