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glue Synonyms

Another word for glue

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
adhesive
Strong
paste
cement
mucilage
Weak
sealant

• verb (Context 2)

To join or fasten things together using an adhesive substance.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
stick
Strong
affix
paste
cement
bond

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
bond
cement
link
tie
Weak
binder

• verb (Context 4)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
rivet
fix
Weak
captivate
bind

Opposites of glue

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of glue varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

detach
separate
unstick
distract
remove
ignore
wedge
solvent
See all opposites of glue

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glue
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