Definitions and Examples of attached, connected, married
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Joined or fastened to something else; connected or committed to someone or something.
Example
She was emotionally attached to her childhood home and couldn't bear to sell it.
Having a relationship or association with someone or something; joined or linked together.
Example
The two families were connected through marriage and business partnerships.
Having a legally recognized union with another person, usually involving romantic and sexual intimacy.
Example
After dating for several years, they decided to get married and start a family.
Key Differences: attached vs connected vs married
- 1Attached refers to being physically or emotionally connected to someone or something.
- 2Connected implies a relationship or association with someone or something.
- 3Married specifically refers to a legal union between two people.
Effective Usage of attached, connected, married
- 1Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe different stages of romantic relationships.
- 2Real Estate: Use attached and unattached to describe properties that are connected or not connected to other buildings.
- 3Networking: Use connected to describe professional relationships and associations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unattached describe different types of connections. Attached refers to physical or emotional connections, connected implies a relationship or association, and married specifically refers to a legal union. Use these words to describe relationships, real estate, and networking.
