attached

adjective

at·​tached ə-ˈtacht How to pronounce attached (audio)
Synonyms of attachednext
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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The attached marathon seasons, compressed offseasons and challenging schedules that came with that stature also included generally being relegated to the posterior of the draft. Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 There’s also this Trisha Yearwood table that doubles as a kitchen island, thanks to attached leaves that can be moved up or down. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 The attached video first aired on April 6. CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 At the same time, daily habits show just how attached people have become. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/attached. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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