attached

word · lemma: attach

/əˈtætʃt/
uh-TACHT
/ɐtˈætʃt/
uh-TACHT

Definition

Attached means joined, added, or connected to something. It can also describe having a strong emotional bond with a person, place, or thing.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in emails: 'Please see the attached file/document.' As an adjective, it often follows 'be': 'The label is attached.' For emotional meaning, use patterns like 'be attached to someone/something'. Don't confuse it with 'attractive' or only with physical connection.

Example Sentences

The photo is attached to the email.

basic

The handle is attached to the door.

basic

The child is very attached to her grandmother.

basic

There’s a small cafe attached to the hotel lobby.

natural

I've attached the report, so let me know if anything's missing.

natural

He's really attached to that old jacket and refuses to throw it away.

natural