glue
word
/ˈɡɫu/
gloo
/ɡlˈuː/
gloo
Definition
A sticky substance used to join things together. It can also be used as a verb meaning to stick something firmly in place.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'glue' is usually uncountable: 'some glue', not usually 'a glue' unless you mean a type. Common combinations: 'glue stick', 'super glue', 'glue gun'. As a verb, 'glue ... to ...' is very common. Figuratively, 'be glued to' means watching or paying attention very closely.
Spanish: pegamento - colaPortuguese (BR): cola - adesivoPortuguese (PT): cola - adesivoChinese (Simplified): 胶水 - 胶Chinese (Traditional): 膠水 - 膠Hindi: गोंदArabic: غراء - صمغBengali: গ্লু - আঠাRussian: клейJapanese: のり - 接着剤Vietnamese: keoKorean: 풀Turkish: tutkal - yapıştırıcıUrdu: گلو - چپکIndonesian: lem
Example Sentences
The kids were glued to the TV all afternoon.
natural
I need glue for this paper project.
basic
She glued the photo to the card.
basic
This glue dries very fast.
basic
Can you glue this handle back on for me?
natural
I was glued to my phone waiting for her reply.
natural