Meaning of detached

[Carol Gothen]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", question 4

After his wife's death, his evenings have been long and ..........

(a) single
(b) alone
(c) solitary
(d) detached

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #69 "Synonyms for lonely and alone", answer 4

After his wife's death, his evenings have been long and solitary.

Correct answer: (c) solitary
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How to use the word "detached"?

Carol

[Alan]

Hi Carol,

Detached means separated from something. It is the oppoitse of attach meaning connect.

Alan
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