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Definition of glue

glue

/ˈɡluː/
glue

Plural:glues
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Adjective:gluey
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Past Simple:glued
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Past Participle:glued
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Present Participle:gluing
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glue Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sticky substance used for joining things together, typically produced from animal products or synthetic polymers.

Example

"She used a strong craft glue to attach the beads securely to the fabric."


2

Something that binds people or things together into a cohesive whole.

Example

"Trust is the fundamental glue that holds any healthy relationship together."

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• verb

1

To join or fasten things together using an adhesive substance.

Example

"He carefully glued the broken pieces of the antique vase back together."


2

To fix or focus attentively and immovably on something (often used metaphorically).

Example

"The children were completely glued to the television screen during the animated movie."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'glu', originating from Late Latin 'glus' (adhesive, glue), which is related to Latin 'gluten'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glue
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