paste
In computing, a paste is the action of inserting data, such as text or an image, that has been copied or cut from another location. It allows users to move or duplicate information quickly within digital documents or applications.
Examples
3 of 5I will copy the photo and then do a paste into my digital album.
I will copy the photo and then perform a paste into my digital album.
The user must perform a paste operation to transfer the data from the clipboard.
The user must perform a paste operation to transfer the data from the clipboard.
Just do a quick paste of that link into the group chat.
Just do a quick paste of that link into the group chat.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'V' in the shortcut Ctrl+V as an arrow pointing down, showing where you want to 'drop' or 'paste' your text.
Quick Quiz
First you must copy the text, and then you can do a _______ in the new document.
Correct!
The correct answer is: paste
Examples
I will copy the photo and then do a paste into my digital album.
everydayI will copy the photo and then perform a paste into my digital album.
The user must perform a paste operation to transfer the data from the clipboard.
formalThe user must perform a paste operation to transfer the data from the clipboard.
Just do a quick paste of that link into the group chat.
informalJust do a quick paste of that link into the group chat.
The researcher utilized a paste command to organize the gathered citations in the document.
academicThe researcher utilized a paste command to organize the gathered citations in the document.
Please verify the paste of the financial figures into the quarterly spreadsheet.
businessPlease verify the paste of the financial figures into the quarterly spreadsheet.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
cut and paste
moving text or objects from one place to another
paste as plain text
inserting text without any original formatting
copy-paste job
a task done quickly by copying existing work
Often Confused With
Past refers to time that has gone by, while paste refers to inserting data or a sticky substance.
Pasta is a type of Italian food made from dough, whereas paste is a tech command or an adhesive.
Usage Notes
In a technology context, 'paste' is almost always preceded by 'copy' or 'cut'. It is commonly triggered by the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac).
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the 'e' at the end, writing 'past' instead of 'paste'. They also sometimes use it as a noun for glue when they mean the digital action, or vice versa.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'V' in the shortcut Ctrl+V as an arrow pointing down, showing where you want to 'drop' or 'paste' your text.
Word Origin
Derived from the Late Latin 'pasta', meaning dough or medicinal preparation, which eventually referred to any thick, sticky substance used for sticking things together.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term 'copy-paste culture' is often used to describe the modern tendency to reuse digital information rather than creating original content.
Quick Quiz
First you must copy the text, and then you can do a _______ in the new document.
Correct!
The correct answer is: paste
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