Meaning & use
attachment
A strong feeling of affection or emotional connection to a person, animal, or thing.
See it in a sentence
The child formed a deep attachment to the stray kitten they found in the yard.
Years of shared memories created a lasting attachment between the two old friends.
A note on using this word
In technology, attachment also refers to a file sent along with an email, a very different but common sense.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A file, such as a document or image, sent along with an email or message.
She forgot to include the attachment before sending the report to her manager.
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