Paste meaning

What does “paste” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“paste” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency.

paste

noun

  1. any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency

  2. a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry

  3. an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard

  4. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

    Synonymsspread

verb

  1. join or attach with or as if with glue

    “paste the sign on the wall”

    “cut and paste the sentence in the text”

    Synonymsglue
  2. hit with the fists

    “He pasted his opponent”

  3. cover the surface of

    “paste the wall with burlap”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University