detach
1 antonyms and opposites of detach, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To remove or separate something from what it was attached to.
Antonyms
How to use detach
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French destachier — from the same root as "attach", by adding the negating prefix "de-".
Full origin of detach →Frequently asked questions
What does “detach” mean?
The word “detach” means to remove or separate something from what it was attached to. In plain terms, to take something off or apart from what it was joined to.
How do you pronounce “detach”?
“Detach” is pronounced dih-TACH (/dɪˈtæt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “detach” in a sentence?
Here is “detach” used in a sentence: “Detach the coupon along the dotted line.”
What is another word for “detach”?
Words with a similar meaning to “detach” include unfasten, deadhere and earmark.
What is the opposite of “detach”?
The opposite of “detach” — its antonyms — is attach.
What part of speech is “detach”?
“Detach” is a verb.
Where does the word “detach” come from?
The word “detach” comes from Old French. From Old French destachier — from the same root as "attach", by adding the negating prefix "de-".