The difference between Clasp and Put together

When used as verbs, clasp means to take hold of, whereas put together means to assemble, construct, build or formulate.


Clasp is also noun with the meaning: a fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

Put together is also adjective with the meaning: in total.

check bellow for the other definitions of Clasp and Put together

  1. Clasp as a noun:

    A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

    Examples:

    "I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!"

  2. Clasp as a noun (in the singular):

    An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

    Examples:

    "He took her hand in a firm clasp."

  1. Clasp as a verb (transitive):

    To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

    Examples:

    "They clasped hands and parted as friends."

  2. Clasp as a verb:

    To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

  1. Put together as a verb (transitive):

    To assemble, construct, build or formulate.

    Examples:

    "If you try to put together the model kit yourself, be very careful not to break any of the pieces."

    "We'll need to put together a plan if we want to get this project finished."

  1. Put together as an adjective:

    In total.

    Examples:

    "Alaska has more land than Texas and Oklahoma put together."

  2. Put together as an adjective (especially with an adjective indicating degree):

    Stable and sound psychologically and hence in other respects; competent and responsible.

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