pasted Definition
- 1to stick something onto a surface using glue or another sticky substance
- 2to hit someone hard
Using pasted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pasted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She pasted the picture onto the wall.
Example
He pasted his opponent with a left hook.
Example
The team was pasted by their opponents in the championship game.
pasted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pasted
to stick something onto a surface using glue or another sticky substance, especially to keep it flat or in place
Example
She pasted down the edges of the wallpaper to keep it from peeling.
paste up
to stick something onto a surface using glue or another sticky substance, especially to create a poster or sign
Example
They pasted up flyers all over town to promote the concert.
Example
The team got pasted by their rivals in the final game of the season.
Summary: pasted in Brief
The verb 'pasted' [peɪstɪd] means to stick something onto a surface using glue or another sticky substance, as in 'She pasted the picture onto the wall.' It can also mean to hit someone hard, as in 'He pasted his opponent with a left hook.' The phrase 'paste down' refers to sticking something onto a surface to keep it flat or in place, while 'paste up' means to create a poster or sign. 'Get pasted' is an informal expression that means to be defeated or beaten badly.
