B2noun 1K

Attachment

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈtætʃmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈtætʃmənt/"]/

Meaning of Attachment

a document that you send to somebody using email

In simple words: Something that is connected or added to something else.

Attachment in a sentence

• No attachment was included.
• All cars have points for the attachment of safety restraints.
• They discussed the attachment of new conditions to the peace plans.
• They had to check the strength of the seat attachments to the floor of the plane.
• a child’s strong attachment to its parents
• Prisoners can develop attachments to their guards.
• the popular attachment to democratic government
• an electric drill with a range of different attachments
• a 4-month training attachment
• She's on attachment to the local hospital.

How to use Attachment

Use 'attachment' in a variety of contexts, like emails (an attached file) or emotional connections. Avoid using it in very casual settings where a simpler word would suffice.

Grammar pattern

attachment + to + object

Memory hint

Think of a paper clip that attaches your documents together.

Related words

Collocations with Attachment

• email
• unsolicited
• infected
• include
• send
• open
• close
• deep
• passionate
• feel
• have
• develop
• attachment to

Synonyms for Attachment

• appendix
• addendum
• link
• connection
• file

Opposites of Attachment

• detachment
• separation

Common mistakes with Attachment

• 'Attachment' incorrectly used as a verb.
• 'Attachment' confused with 'attachment style' in psychological contexts.
• Mispronouncing 'attachment' as 'attach-ment' instead of 'at-tach-ment'.

Frequently asked questions about Attachment

What does Attachment mean?

Something that is connected or added to something else.

What is the definition of Attachment?

a document that you send to somebody using email

How do you use Attachment in a sentence?

No attachment was included.

Can you give another example of Attachment?

All cars have points for the attachment of safety restraints.

What are synonyms for Attachment?

Common alternatives include appendix, addendum, link, connection, file.

What is the opposite of Attachment?

Opposite meanings include detachment, separation.

What words go with Attachment?

It commonly pairs with email, unsolicited, infected, include, send, open, close, deep, passionate, feel, have, develop, attachment to.

What are common mistakes when using Attachment?

'Attachment' incorrectly used as a verb. 'Attachment' confused with 'attachment style' in psychological contexts. Mispronouncing 'attachment' as 'attach-ment' instead of 'at-tach-ment'.

How do you pronounce Attachment?

US: /["/əˈtætʃmənt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈtætʃmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Attachment?

Use 'attachment' in a variety of contexts, like emails (an attached file) or emotional connections. Avoid using it in very casual settings where a simpler word would suffice.

What CEFR level is Attachment?

"Attachment" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.