Word
attachment
Phoneticsat·tach·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈtætʃmənt/
UK/ɐtˈætʃmənt/
Definitions
01email file
A2 · Elementary Countable noun Computing
n. a computer file that you send along with an email message.
n. a digital file sent as an adjunct to an electronic mail message.
“I forgot to include the attachment in my last email, so I am sending it now.”
“Please review the PDF attachment for the full project specifications before our meeting on Tuesday afternoon.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'send', 'receive', 'open', or 'download'.
02emotional bond
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a strong feeling of affection or loyalty to a person, place, or thing.
n. an emotional bond or a sense of deep affection and loyalty toward a person or object.
日本語:愛着※
“The child has a very strong attachment to her favorite teddy bear.”
“Psychologists often study the early attachment between infants and their primary caregivers to predict future social development.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'to'.
Antonyms
03mechanical tool
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. an extra part that you can join to a machine to help it do a special job.
n. an accessory or auxiliary device that can be connected to a primary machine to extend its functionality.
“This vacuum cleaner comes with a special attachment for cleaning pet hair off the sofa.”
“The tractor was fitted with a plough attachment to prepare the fields for the spring planting season.”
04physical connection
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of joining one thing to another, or the part that holds them together.
n. the act of fastening or joining one object to another, or the point of connection itself.
“The secure attachment of the mirror to the wall is very important for safety.”
“Engineers inspected the bridge for any signs of wear at the points of attachment between the cables and the main towers.”
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Antonyms
05legal seizure
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the legal act of taking someone's property or money to pay back a debt.
n. the legal process of seizing property or wages by court order to satisfy a debt or judgment.
Español:ejecución
“The court ordered an attachment of his earnings to pay for the unpaid taxes.”
“The creditor sought a writ of attachment against the defendant's assets to ensure the funds remained available until the trial concluded.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “attachment” in context.
Verb
01. form an attachment
“Children often form a strong attachment to their primary caregivers.”
verb + noun
02. open an attachment
“Please do not open an attachment from an unknown sender.”
verb + noun
03. send an attachment
“I will send the report as an attachment in my next email.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. emotional attachment
“He has a deep emotional attachment to his childhood home.”
adj + noun
05. useful attachment
“The vacuum cleaner comes with a useful attachment for cleaning stairs.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. attachment to someone
“Her attachment to her grandmother was evident in the way she spoke about her.”
noun + prep
07. email attachment
“The email attachment contains all the photos from the wedding.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“While her ability to adapt to every situation has enabled her to survive, it has also prevented her from making lasting attachments, a fact she recognises but cannot bring herself to regret.” “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.” Etymology
From French attachement. By surface analysis, attach + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0