Definitions and Examples of adjoined, connected, attached
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Being next to or touching something else.
Example
The two houses were adjoined by a common wall.
Joined or linked together.
Example
The computer is connected to the printer via a USB cable.
Fixed or fastened to something else.
Example
The photo was attached to the fridge with a magnet.
Key Differences: adjoined vs connected vs attached
- 1Adjoined refers to things that are next to each other or touching.
- 2Connected implies a link or relationship between two or more things.
- 3Attached means something is fixed or fastened to another object.
Effective Usage of adjoined, connected, attached
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use these antonyms to describe how objects are joined or connected to each other.
- 2Real Estate: Use adjoined to describe houses or apartments that share a common wall.
- 3Technology: Use connected to describe devices that are linked together, such as computers and printers.
Remember this!
The antonyms adjoined, connected, and attached describe the state of being joined or connected to something else. They have distinct nuances: Adjoined refers to things that are next to each other or touching, connected implies a link or relationship between two or more things, and attached means something is fixed or fastened to another object. Use these words to describe physical objects, real estate, and technology.