Definitions and Examples of bound, attached
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Tightly fastened or secured to something else.
Example
The pages of the book were bound together with glue.
Joined or affixed to something else.
Example
The file was attached to the email as a PDF document.
Key Differences: bound vs attached
- 1Bound refers to something that is securely fastened or tied to something else.
- 2Attached refers to something that is joined or affixed to something else.
- 3Looseleaf refers to paper that is not attached to a binding and can be easily removed.
Effective Usage of bound, attached
- 1Office Supplies: Use looseleaf to refer to paper that is not attached to a binding.
- 2Bookbinding: Use bound to describe books that have been securely fastened together.
- 3Emails and Letters: Use attached to describe files that have been joined or affixed to an email or letter.
Remember this!
The antonyms of looseleaf are bound and attached. Bound refers to something that is securely fastened or tied to something else, while attached refers to something that is joined or affixed to something else. Use these words in different contexts to describe the state of being fixed or connected to something.