Meaning & Definition of word "Pasted"

Pasted

/ˈpeɪstɪd/

verb:

  • 1. to attach something to a surface using an adhesive substance.
    • Example: She pasted the poster on the wall with glue.
  • 2. to copy text or data from one location and insert it into another.
    • Example: He pasted the text into the document after copying it from the email.
  • 3. to affix or fix firmly to a surface.
    • Example: The artist pasted her collage onto the canvas.

adjective:

  • 1. having the characteristics of being stuck or adhered; lacking mobility.
    • Example: The pasted layers of paper created a thick texture.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'paste', indicating something that has been adhered to another surface.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pasted all over:

Covered thoroughly or extensively.

pasted on:

Affixed or attached to something.

Related Words

paste:

A thick liquid used to stick things together.

adhere:

To stick to something.

Slang Meanings of pasted

Meaning: Heavily intoxicated or impaired.

Example Sentence: After those drinks, I'm totally pasted.

Meaning: Overwhelmingly tired or exhausted.

Example Sentence: I'm pasted from doing all that work.