attached

adjective

at·​tached ə-ˈtacht 

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

Synonyms of attached

• inclined
• fond
• affected
• partial

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Just beyond is a combination hallway-mudroom that leads to the attached two-car garage and a half bath. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Following sustained success, businesses can become attached to their brand messaging. — Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Split each sausage lengthwise, without cutting completely through, so sausages remain attached along one long side. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

The press tour culminated with a jaw-dropping look at the NYC premiere Tuesday, as Zendaya donned a strapless gown with attached floor-skimming wings from Matières Fécales’ debut collection. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for attached

• unattached
• catched
• hatched
• latched
• matched
• patched
• scratched
• snatched
• tached
• thatched
• despatched
• detached