PASTE Meaning and
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Paste is a noun and a verb, encompassing several distinct meanings. As a noun, paste refers to a thick, soft, and often sticky substance, typically obtained by mixing a dry powder or a liquid with water or another liquid. It can be used for various purposes such as adhesion, sealing, or to give a smooth surface. For instance, flour paste is made from flour and water and is commonly used in cooking and baking. It is also utilized in crafts and art, like paper mache and collages.
As a verb, to paste refers to the act of applying or sticking the aforementioned substance onto a surface. This can involve spreading or smearing the paste over an area or affixing it by pressing it firmly. It can be performed with one's fingers, a brush, or other means of application. Additionally, paste can also mean to insert or copy information from one location and put it elsewhere, typically in a digital context. For example, one can paste text from a document to an email or a website.
In a broader sense, the term paste can also refer to various other thick or viscous substances that have a similar consistency or application. It is employed in a multitude of fields, ranging from cooking, crafts, and construction to computing, art, and manufacturing.
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• Any semisolid tenacious mixture; any soft sticky composition, as boiled flour and water, used as a glue or cement; imitations of precious stones by means of an artificial material, consisting of powder of rock-crystal, coloured and tinted with metallic oxides.
• To cement or fasten with paste.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PASTE
The word "paste" originated in the late 16th century, borrowed from the Middle French word "pâte". The term can be traced back further to the Latin word "pasta", which means "dough" or "paste". In turn, "pasta" originates from the Greek word "pastē", meaning "barley porridge" or "sprinkled meal". The term gradually evolved in usage to refer to various types of mixtures, such as adhesive pastes or food pastes.
Idioms with the word PASTE
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paste sth up
The idiom "paste something up" typically refers to the act of physically attaching or fastening something, such as posters, advertisements, or notices, onto a surface, usually using paste or adhesive. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of creating or compiling something, often with careful arrangement, such as a document, artwork, or design, either manually or electronically.
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paste sth on sm
The idiom "paste something on someone" typically means to blame or accuse someone of a wrongdoing or mistake, often falsely or unfairly. It is a figurative expression that suggests forcefully attaching or assigning responsibility for something negative onto someone.
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paste sth down
The idiom "paste something down" means to affix or attach something firmly to a surface using adhesive paste or glue.
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cut and paste
The idiom "cut and paste" refers to the act of copying and moving text, images, or data from one location or document to another, typically using computer software. It describes a quick and convenient method of duplicating or rearranging content without having to rewrite or recreate it from scratch.
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cow paste
Similar spelling words for PASTE
- paquet,
- packett,
- Paskett,
- paget,
- paysheet,
- packed,
- pact,
- pasty,
- pacetti,
- pasto,
- packet,
- past,
- paxto,
- pasta,
- pass out.
Conjugate verb Paste
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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