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detached

The correct spelling is detached.

How to pronounce detached

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/
verb

IPA: /dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/

Say it like: Det-ach-ed

The correct spelling is detached. To take apart from; to take off. For example: "to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"

Usage Examples

to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment

to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment

Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To take apart from; to take off.
  2. 2.To separate for a special object or use.
  3. 3.To come off something.

adjective

  1. 1.Not physically attached; separated from something it could connect to.
  2. 2.Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.
  3. 3.Having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.
  4. 4.Not influenced by anyone else; characterized by an impersonal objectivity; impartial.

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