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Mila was attached to the blanket she had used since she was little.
What does Attached mean?
Attached means feeling close to someone or something and not wanting to lose it.
Dictionary definition
Feeling close to someone or something and not wanting to lose it.
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What does attached mean?
Attached means feeling close to someone or something and not wanting to lose it.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to attached?
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WordAttached.
Partadjective.
MeaningAttached means feeling close to someone or something and not wanting to lose it.
ExampleExample: Mila was attached to the blanket she had used since she was little.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- uh · tacht
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- tacht
- Ending
- tacht
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tacht.
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Synonyms
Words like Attached
connectedUse when someone feels close to someone or something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
detachedUse when someone does not feel close or involved.
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Word family
Attached word family
Base word
attach
noun
attachment
A close feeling or connection.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show closeness, care, or not wanting to let go.
Common mix-up
Attached can mean emotionally close or physically joined; use context clues to tell which meaning fits.
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