attachment
- 01 A2 Elementary
a computer file that you send along with an email message.
a digital file sent as an adjunct to an electronic mail message.
Simple“I forgot to include the attachment in my last email, so I am sending it now.”
In context“Please review the PDF attachment for the full project specifications before our meeting on Tuesday afternoon.”
UsageCommonly used with the verbs 'send', 'receive', 'open', or 'download'.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a strong feeling of affection or loyalty to a person, place, or thing.
an emotional bond or a sense of deep affection and loyalty toward a person or object.
Simple“The child has a very strong attachment to her favorite teddy bear.”
In context“Psychologists often study the early attachment between infants and their primary caregivers to predict future social development.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'to'.
Antonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
an extra part that you can join to a machine to help it do a special job.
an accessory or auxiliary device that can be connected to a primary machine to extend its functionality.
Simple“This vacuum cleaner comes with a special attachment for cleaning pet hair off the sofa.”
In context“The tractor was fitted with a plough attachment to prepare the fields for the spring planting season.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of joining one thing to another, or the part that holds them together.
the act of fastening or joining one object to another, or the point of connection itself.
Simple“The secure attachment of the mirror to the wall is very important for safety.”
In context“Engineers inspected the bridge for any signs of wear at the points of attachment between the cables and the main towers.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
the legal act of taking someone's property or money to pay back a debt.
the legal process of seizing property or wages by court order to satisfy a debt or judgment.
Simple“The court ordered an attachment of his earnings to pay for the unpaid taxes.”
In context“The creditor sought a writ of attachment against the defendant's assets to ensure the funds remained available until the trial concluded.”
Synonyms
“By producing a new solution in a creative way, consumers feel a greater sense of attachment to their products—far more than if they had bought them and had them delivered to their door.”
From French attachement. By surface analysis, attach + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.