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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The research shows that small chemical markers attached to DNA actively silence genes, rather than simply appearing as harmless byproducts in inactive regions of the genome.
From Science Daily
Police and prosecutors have been examining images filmed inside Le Constellation that show the moment the fire started, with bar staff carried on others' shoulders, delivering champagne bottles with sparklers attached.
From BBC
Each participant wore a small heart monitor attached to the chest for an average of 12 days.
From Science Daily
The evidence was not attached as an exhibit in the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times
“I think the attached Product Convenience Suggestion is worth your consideration,” he wrote.
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