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Definition of attached

attached

/əˈtætʃt/
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• adjective

1

Physically joined, fastened, or connected to something else, or included as a supplementary file or document with a piece of correspondence.

Example

"Please review the attached spreadsheet before tomorrow's budget meeting."

2

Feeling a strong emotional bond, fondness, or devotion toward a person, animal, place, or object.

Example

"The children quickly became attached to the stray puppy they rescued."

3

Officially assigned to or associated with an organization, institution, or group for a specific duty or period.

Example

"Dr. Evans is a visiting researcher currently attached to the university's department of marine biology."

4

Married, engaged, or involved in a committed romantic relationship.

Example

"She mentioned casually at the dinner party that she was already attached."

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• Rhymes for attached

• Nearby Words

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attachable
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attaché
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as the past participle of the verb 'attach', which entered Middle English from Old French 'atachier' (to fasten or fix), originally meaning to arrest or seize property.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attached. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attached
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