attached
Americanadjective
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joined; connected; bound.
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having a wall in common with another building (detached ).
an attached house.
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Zoology. permanently fixed to the substratum; sessile.
adjective
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(foll by to) fond (of); full of regard (for)
he was very attached to the old lady
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married, engaged, or associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
it's no good dancing with her, she's already attached
Other Word Forms
- nonattached adjective
- overattached adjective
- well-attached adjective
Etymology
Origin of attached
Example Sentences
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From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
They are made from stacked layers of transition metals combined with carbon or nitrogen, with atoms attached to their outer surfaces.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Guardiola said Rodri has shown over time "how attached, how close he is" to City and his "contribution has been massive".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
It is disappointing to have a gift offered with an open heart — especially one of such great value — only to discover that it comes with strings attached.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
I said, looking down at the set I still had attached to my belt.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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