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detached

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtætʃt]

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Learn how to use detached in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when someone is not involved or does not feel connected to something. It means they are keeping a distance, either emotionally or physically.

Example

She felt detached from the conversation and just listened quietly.

Example

He was not detached; he was fully engaged in the discussion.

Example

Do you often feel detached during big family gatherings?

Context: “separation”

(verb) to separate something from something else. Like when you take a toy apart from a set or move one piece away from others.

Example

I detached the sticker from the paper carefully.

Example

I didn't detach the envelope from the rest of the letters.

Example

Can you detach the page from the notebook without tearing it?

Context: “housing”

(adjective) describing a house that is not connected to other houses. It stands alone and has its own space.

Example

The detached house has a big yard and lots of privacy.

Example

Their apartment isn't detached; it's part of a larger building.

Example

Is this area known for its detached homes?

How to pronounce detached

Pronunciation: [dɪˈtætʃt]

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