Paste ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Paste ( verb )

1. To put (something) on a surface by spreading it on with a knife or other tool.
2. To join (two or more things) together by using a sticky substance.
3. To fix or attach (something) to a surface by using a sticky substance.

Origin:

From the middle english pasten, from old french paster, from latin pasta "paste, pastry".

Examples:

1. She pasted the picture of her family on the wall.
2. He pasted the two pieces of paper together to make a poster.
3. I pasted the stamp onto the envelope.
4. The teacher asked us to paste the cutouts on the chart paper.
5. She pasted a band-aid on her cut.

(As a noun)

Paste ( noun )

1. To put (something) on a surface by spreading it on with a knife or other tool.
2. To join (two or more things) together by using a sticky substance.
3. To fix or attach (something) to a surface by using a sticky substance.

Origin:

From the middle english pasten, from old french paster, from latin pasta "paste, pastry".

Examples:

1. She pasted the picture of her family on the wall.
2. He pasted the two pieces of paper together to make a poster.
3. I pasted the stamp onto the envelope.
4. The teacher asked us to paste the cutouts on the chart paper.
5. She pasted a band-aid on her cut.