attached

adjective

Simple meaning

Of a residential building, sharing walls with similar buildings on two, usually opposite.

Pronunciation

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uhtacht

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IPA pronunciation (US)

əˈtætʃt

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Definition

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adjective

Included as an attachment with a communication (especially an email or other electronic communication).
Associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
In a romantic or sexual relationship.
Connected; joined.
Fond of (used with to).
Of a residential building, sharing walls with similar buildings on two, usually opposite, sides.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency: Common
Typical Use: Varies by meaning

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Included as an attachment with a communication (especially an email or other electronic communication).

Used this way, attached is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use attached

“A block of attached houses.”adjective

Common Patterns and Combinations

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firmly attachedattached great

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

attachverbBase word
Cause to be attached.
attachenounBase word
A specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

attachmentnounDerived noun
A feeling of affection for a person or an institution.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

link-attached stationnounCompound term
A terminal connected to a computer by a data link.
link-attached terminalnounCompound term
A terminal connected to a computer by a data link.

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Antonyms

Sense: included as an attachment with a communication (especially an email

unattached

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