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BASTE Antonyms

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verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

• close in relevance or relationship

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

noun

• the temporal end; the concluding time

• the last section of a communication

• the concluding part of any performance

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• in an attentive manner

adjective satellite

• rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

• marked by fidelity to an original

• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

• crowded

• lacking fresh air

• of textiles

• strictly confined or guarded

• confined to specific persons

• fitting closely but comfortably

• used of hair or haircuts

• giving or spending with reluctance

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

verb

• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

• become closed

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

• come to a close

• complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

• be priced or listed when trading stops

• engage at close quarters

• cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

• change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

• come together, as if in an embrace

• draw near

• bring together all the elements or parts of

• bar access to

• fill or stop up

• unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

• finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

fasten
verbv
verb

• cause to be firmly attached

• become fixed or fastened

• attach to

• make tight or tighter

fix
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug

• the act of putting something in working order again

• an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear

• a determination of the place where something is

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• cause to be firmly attached

• decide upon or fix definitely

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• take vengeance on or get even

• set or place definitely

• kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

• make fixed, stable or stationary

• make infertile

• influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

• put (something somewhere) firmly

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• to be about to do something

hem
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

• the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

verb

• fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

• utter `hem' or `ahem'

mend
verbv
noun

• sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

• the act of putting something in working order again

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• heal or recover

patch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small contrasting part of something

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole

• a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

• a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

• a connection intended to be used for a limited time

• sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

• a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

• a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

verb

• to join or unite the pieces of

• provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

• mend by putting a patch on

• repair by adding pieces

repair
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of putting something in working order again

• a formal way of referring to the condition of something

• a frequently visited place

verb

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• make amends for; pay compensation for

• move, travel, or proceed toward some place

• set straight or right

• give new life or energy to

sew
verbv
verb

• fasten by sewing; do needlework

• create (clothes) with cloth

stitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

• a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running

verb

• fasten by sewing; do needlework

tailor
nounn
noun

• a person whose occupation is making and altering garments

verb

• adjust to a specific need or market

• style and tailor in a certain fashion

• create (clothes) with cloth

Alternatives for CLOSE

Alternatives for FASTEN

Alternatives for FIX

Alternatives for HEM

Alternatives for MEND

Alternatives for PATCH

Alternatives for REPAIR

Alternatives for SEW

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