Attached
/əˈtætʃt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo fix or connect something to something else.
/əˈtætʃ/
To fasten or join something.
I attached the label to the package.
💡 Simply: To stick or join things together.
More Examples
He attached great importance to the project.
How It's Used
"Please attach the document to your email."
"The engine is attached to the chassis."
Joined or connected.
/əˈtætʃt/
Joined or connected to something.
The file is attached to the email.
💡 Simply: Stuck to something else.
More Examples
They were emotionally attached to their pet.
How It's Used
"The report is attached to this email."
From Middle French *attacher, from attache 'a fastening, buckle, thing attached', from Old French atacher, from at- 'to' + tache 'a fastening'.
The word 'attached' has consistently referred to physical connection and, later, metaphorical connection, maintaining its core meaning throughout history.
Memory tip
Think of 'attach' as 'to tack' something on.