attachment (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈtætʃmənt/
Definition
A strong feeling of affection or loyalty towards someone or something.
Examples
He developed a deep attachment to the stray dog he found.
The child's attachment to her mother was evident.
Many people form attachments to their pets.
How to Use attachment
- attachment to (prepositional phrase)
- A feeling of affection or loyalty towards someone or something. — "Her attachment to her family was unwavering."
- attachment of (prepositional phrase)
- A thing that is fastened or connected to something else. — "The attachment of the new part was straightforward."
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