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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Videos of Usher’s flirtatious antics with female fans at his shows tend to make the social media rounds and spark discussions about how attached women should respond when the singer moves in on them. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Generator safety Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Use generators outside and at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Hartford Courant Set on over 55 acres, the property consists of a service shop with attached residence, multiple hangars, an office building with mezzanine, an unused building and a gathering area with picnic tables. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for attached

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 21 Jul. 2025.

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