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wire vs fasten

fasten vs wire

wire is a noun but fasten is not a noun.

wire and fasten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wire Yes No Yes No
fasten No No Yes No
As verbs, fasten is a hypernym of wire; that is, fasten is a word with a broader meaning than wire:
  • wire: fasten with wire
  • fasten: cause to be firmly attached
Other hypernyms of wire include fix, secure.
wire (noun) fasten (noun)
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
a message transmitted by telegraph
the finishing line on a racetrack
wire (verb) fasten (verb)
equip for use with electricity make tight or tighter
send cables, wires, or telegrams become fixed or fastened
fasten with wire cause to be firmly attached
string on a wire attach to
provide with electrical circuits
Difference between wire and fasten

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