fuse

The word “fuse” has 1 syllable: fuse

It's pronounced as /fjuːz/


What is synonym and antonym for fuse?

In the thesaurus, “fuse” has 11 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fuse along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fuse

  • add
  • amalgamate
  • blend
  • combine
  • connect
  • incorporate
  • integrate
  • melt
  • merge
  • mix
  • thaw

Antonyms for fuse

  • break down
  • break up
  • cleave
  • detach
  • disconnect
  • divide
  • harden
  • isolate
  • part
  • resolve
  • rupture
  • section
  • separate
  • set
  • sever
  • solidify
  • split

Meanings of fuse

  • noun
    1. A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
    2. The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device.
    3. A device to prevent the overloading of an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it.
    4. Indicating a tendency to lose one's temper.
    5. A friction match for smokers' use, having a bulbous head which when ignited is not easily blown out even in a gale of wind.
    6. A kind of match made of paper impregnated with niter and having the usual igniting tip.
  • verb
    1. To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.
    2. To melt together.
    3. To furnish with or install a fuse.
    4. To form a bicyclic compound from two similar or different types of ring such that two or more atoms are shared between the resulting rings.

Example Sentences

  • The electrician replaced the blown fuse in the circuit.
  • The artist managed to fuse traditional and modern styles seamlessly.
  • Be careful not to fuse the wires incorrectly, as it could cause a short circuit.
  • The glassmaker used heat to fuse the two pieces of glass together.
  • When the machine overheated, the safety fuse automatically cut off the power.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fuse, such as: add, amalgamate, blend, break down, break up, cleave, combine.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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