attached
AdjectiveOpen English WordNet
Adjective (4)
- being joined in close association“affiliated clubs”“all art schools whether independent or attached to universities”Synonyms: affiliatedconnectedOpposite unrelatedSimilar related, related to
- used of buildings joined by common sidewalls“a block of attached houses”Opposite detached
- associated in an exclusive sexual relationshipSynonyms: committedOpposite unattachedSimilar involved, bespoken, intendedSee also loving
- fond and affectionate“she was very attached to her father”Opposite unlovingSimilar lovingSee also clingy
What does it mean? Question 1 of today’s quiz
Webster's Dictionary (1913)
1. fastened together. a picnic table with attached benches
2. being joined in close association; — of people or organizations. Syn. — affiliated, connected
3. fastened onto another object; — of objects smaller than the main object.
4. Architecture connected by a common wall or passageway; — used of buildings. detached
5. Biology permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about. an attached oyster vagile Syn. — sessile
6. associated in an exclusive sexual relationship; — opposite of unattached. Narrower terms include: affianced, bespoken, betrothed, engaged, pledged, promised(predicate); married. Also See: loving. Syn. — committed.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: WordNet 1.5