Definitions and Examples of pinned, fastened, secured
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Attached or affixed with a pin or fastener.
Example
She pinned the note to the bulletin board so everyone could see it.
To attach or secure something firmly in place.
Example
He fastened his seatbelt before the plane took off.
Fixed or attached firmly in place; protected against loss, damage, or theft.
Example
The safe was secured with a combination lock.
Key Differences: pinned vs fastened vs secured
- 1Pinned refers specifically to attaching something with a pin or fastener.
- 2Fastened is a more general term that can refer to any method of attaching or securing something.
- 3Secured implies not only attachment or fastening but also protection against loss, damage, or theft.
Effective Usage of pinned, fastened, secured
- 1Daily Life: Use these antonyms when talking about attaching or detaching things.
- 2Crafts and DIY: These antonyms can be useful when following instructions for making things.
- 3Travel: Use these antonyms when discussing luggage, bags, or other items that need to be secured or fastened.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unpinned are pinned, fastened, and secured. Use these words when talking about attaching or detaching things, following instructions for crafts or DIY projects, or discussing luggage and other items that need to be secured or fastened.
