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paste

[peɪst]

paste Definition

  • 1a thick, soft, wet mixture of a powder and a liquid, such as flour and water or cement and water, that can be spread easily, especially over a surface
  • 2a type of glue that is used for sticking paper to walls, etc.
  • 3a soft, wet, smooth substance that is usually eaten cold and is made by mixing something such as cooked vegetables or fruit with a liquid

Using paste: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paste" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to make a paste with flour and water for this recipe.

  • Example

    He used paste to stick the poster on the wall.

  • Example

    Tomato paste is a common ingredient in many recipes.

paste Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with paste

  • a thick, creamy substance that is put onto a toothbrush and used for cleaning teeth

    Example

    Don't forget to brush your teeth with toothpaste.

  • paste-up

    the process of arranging and sticking pieces of text and images onto a sheet of paper or board to produce a design or layout

    Example

    The graphic designer spent hours doing the paste-up for the magazine.

  • jewelry made from a mixture of glass and metal that is melted and then shaped into decorative objects

    Example

    The museum has a collection of paste jewelry from the 18th century.

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Summary: paste in Brief

The term 'paste' [peɪst] refers to a thick, soft, wet mixture of a powder and a liquid, such as flour and water or cement and water, that can be spread easily, especially over a surface. It can also refer to a type of glue used for sticking paper to walls, and a soft, wet, smooth substance that is usually eaten cold and is made by mixing something such as cooked vegetables or fruit with a liquid. Examples include making a paste with flour and water, using paste to stick a poster on the wall, and using tomato paste in recipes.

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