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fasten vs clasp

clasp vs fasten

fasten is not a noun while clasp is a noun.

fasten and clasp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fasten No No Yes No
clasp Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clasp is a hyponym of fasten; that is, clasp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fasten:
  • fasten: cause to be firmly attached
  • clasp: fasten with a buckle or buckles
fasten (noun) clasp (noun)
the act of grasping
a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
fasten (verb) clasp (verb)
make tight or tighter hold firmly and tightly
become fixed or fastened grasp firmly
cause to be firmly attached fasten with a buckle or buckles
attach to fasten with or as if with a brooch
Difference between fasten and clasp

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