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DETACH

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Detach.

How to pronounce detach:

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Detach - as a verb

Cause to become detached or separated; take off

Example: "Detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disconnect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attach

Separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment

Example: "Detach a regiment"

Come to be detached

Example: "His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come awaycome off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dividepartseparate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attach

Example Sentences

"She carefully detached the old photograph from the album."
"I need to detach the broken part from the machine before I can fix it."
"He tried to detach himself from the stressful situation by taking deep breaths."
"You should detach the removable label before washing the new shirt."
"The hiker decided to detach from the main group and explore the trail alone."
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Word Game Points

Is DETACH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detach is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETACH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DETACH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detach is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETACH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DETACH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detach is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETACH has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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