What does "attached" mean?

1. (connected or joined) physically joined or connected to something else. 2. (sent with an email) included as a separate file with an email or message. 3. (emotionally close) feeling a strong bond or liking for someone or something. 4. (in a relationship) already in a romantic relationship or married. 5. (botany) joined directly to a stem.

How do you use "attached"?

Always followed by the preposition 'to' when describing the object of affection.

attached

adj.

US //əˈtætʃt// UK //ɐtˈætʃt// at·tached

1 connected or joined (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

physically joined or connected to something else.

physically fastened, joined, or connected to a primary object.

Example

The garage is attached to the main house by a small hallway.

Example

The laboratory was housed in a modern wing attached to the original Victorian structure by a glass-walled corridor.
- detached
- separate
2 sent with an email (adj.)
B1 Intermediate Computing

included as a separate file with an email or message.

included as a digital attachment within an electronic communication.

Example

Please find the signed contract attached to this email.

Example

The revised budget projections are attached for your review before the board meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
- enclosed

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3 emotionally close (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

feeling a strong bond or liking for someone or something.

feeling a strong emotional connection or affection; typically used with the preposition 'to'.

Example

The children became very attached to their new puppy within just a few days.

Example

Having lived in the coastal village for over twenty years, she felt deeply attached to the local community and its traditions.

Usage

Always followed by the preposition 'to' when describing the object of affection.
- fond
- devoted
- indifferent
4 in a relationship (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

already in a romantic relationship or married.

involved in a committed romantic or sexual relationship; not single.

Example

He didn't ask for her number because he knew she was already attached.

Example

The social event was designed for single professionals, though several attached individuals attended to support their friends.
- taken
- committed
- single
- unattached
5 botany (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Botany

joined directly to a stem.

describing a part, such as a leaf or gill, that is broadly joined to a stem or stipe.

Example

You can identify this mushroom by how the gills are attached to the stem.

Example

The specimen is characterised by its broadly attached gills, which distinguish it from similar species in the same genus.
- adnate
- free

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