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entrench vs fasten

fasten vs entrench

entrench and fasten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
entrench No No Yes No
fasten No No Yes No
As verbs, fasten is a hypernym of entrench; that is, fasten is a word with a broader meaning than entrench:
  • entrench: fix firmly or securely
  • fasten: cause to be firmly attached
Other hypernyms of entrench include fix, secure.
entrench (verb) fasten (verb)
fix firmly or securely make tight or tighter
occupy a trench or secured area become fixed or fastened
impinge or infringe upon cause to be firmly attached
attach to
Difference between entrench and fasten

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