attached

adjective

at·​tached ə-ˈtacht 

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

Synonyms

• affected
• fond
• inclined
• partial

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Many viewers shared similar experiences with their own overly attached pets. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025

Two other vehicles, a 2022 Nissan Rogue and a 2023 Ram 3500 truck with an attached trailer, were also involved in the crash, police said. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025

With a wooden design and muted earth tones, the busy board easily blends into any room and even props up as decor thanks to the attached back stand. —Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025

The attached garage at this new house is only 20 feet wide and about 22 feet deep. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for attached

• unattached
• catched
• hatched
• latched
• matched
• patched
• scratched
• snatched
• tached
• thatched
• despatched
• detached