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glue

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/ɡluː/

sticky substance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'glue' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'glu,' where 'glu' meant 'a sticky substance.'

Historical Evolution

'glu' changed from the Old French word 'glu' and eventually became the modern English word 'glue'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a sticky substance,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a substance used to stick objects or materials together.

She used glue to fix the broken vase.

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Verb 1

to join or attach something using glue.

He glued the pieces of the model together.

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