attached

adjective

at·​tached ə-ˈtacht How to pronounce attached (audio)
1
: connected or joined to something
see the attached document
a house with an attached garage
2
: emotionally connected : having strong feelings of affection or connection
These are happy and well-adjusted children who are very attached to their adoptive family.Micky Duxbury
3
: permanently fixed when adult
attached barnacles

Examples of attached in a Sentence

Please fill out the attached application. Please see the document attached. The house has an attached garage. We both became very attached to the cat.
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And unlike Game 4, Edwards’ teammates couldn’t make shots to stay attached. Tony Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2025 Next, a set of adjustable-angle handlebars, along with an attached wireless remote, get mounted on top of the deck. Ben Coxworth may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2025 The attached Tab Pen Plus is great for precise input, and the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor keeps up with most tasks. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025 These tubs feature a unique flip-top lid that stays attached, reducing the risk of losing it or having it be tossed over the edge of the stroller. Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for attached

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of attached was in 1734

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“Attached.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attached. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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