CEFR A2

pasting

verb (gerund)

Meaning

The action or process of applying adhesive to a surface to attach something, or the substance used for this.

Examples

The wallpaper paste was still wet, making the pasting process messy.
She enjoyed the simple act of pasting pictures into her scrapbook.

Synonyms: sticking, adhering, affixing, gluing

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pasting (A2)

verb (gerund)

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/

Definition

The action or process of applying adhesive to a surface to attach something, or the substance used for this.

Examples

The wallpaper paste was still wet, making the pasting process messy.
She enjoyed the simple act of pasting pictures into her scrapbook.
He spent the afternoon pasting labels onto the jars of jam.

How to Use pasting

paste on (phrasal verb): To attach something using paste or glue. — "He was pasting the poster on the wall."
paste into (prepositional phrase): To attach something inside something else using paste or glue. — "She was pasting photos into her scrapbook."
paste with (prepositional phrase): To use a substance like paste or glue to attach something. — "He was pasting the border with a special adhesive."

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