detached
Pronunciation: [dɪˈtætʃt]
Word
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?
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