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Wordabulary

adhesive

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A substance, such as glue, used to stick two things together.

"She used a strong adhesive to fix the broken handle back onto the mug."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She used a strong _____ to fix the broken handle back onto the mug."

Answer: adhesive

In your own words, what does "adhesive" mean?

A substance, such as glue, used to stick two things together.

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