Word
stapled
Phoneticssta·pled, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsteɪpəɫd/
UK/stˈeɪpəld/
Definition
v. past form of staple — to fix papers together with a small metal pin called a staple.
v. past tense and past participle of 'staple'; to fasten sheets of paper together with a U-shaped metal fastener.
Examples
“She has stapled the pages together neatly.”
“The assistant stapled the application forms together before handing them to the manager.”
“The archivist carefully stapled the fragile letters to acid-free backing boards to prevent further tearing during handling.”
Examples
simple
“She has stapled the pages together neatly.”
contextual
“The assistant stapled the application forms together before handing them to the manager.”
complex
“The archivist carefully stapled the fragile letters to acid-free backing boards to prevent further tearing during handling.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stapled” in context.
Verb
01. get stapled
“I got my test papers stapled together before class.”
verb + verb
02. remain stapled
“These pages remained stapled after a week in my bag.”
verb + verb
03. stapled shut
“The bag was stapled shut to keep the papers safe.”
verb + adj
04. stapled together
“He stapled the pages together for the report.”
verb + adv
Adjective
05. firmly stapled
“The tickets were firmly stapled so they would not fall off.”
adv + verb
06. neatly stapled
“She handed in neatly stapled pages for her homework.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. stapled copy
“Please give me a stapled copy of your homework.”
adj + noun
08. stapled document
“He left a stapled document on my desk this morning.”
adj + noun
09. stapled pages
“The teacher collected the stapled pages from us.”
adj + noun
10. have papers stapled together
“I had my papers stapled together at the library.”
11. neatly stapled in corner
“Make sure your work is neatly stapled in the corner.”
12. stapled to the form
“He stapled his photo to the form before handing it in.”
Usage
Transitive; takes a direct object for the papers fastened, often followed by 'together' or 'to'.
Real-World Examples
“Lucy opens the door holding hospital paperwork, stapled stacks of invoices and forms.” “The typed document begins: "I request that I be refused entry to the above shop for a period of … months." Each document has a passport photograph of the individual stapled to it.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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