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detach
verb(de-tach)
come to be detached
Synonyms: come away, come off,
Antonyms: attach,
Examples:
His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery.
detach
verb(de-tach)
cause to become detached or separated; take off
Antonyms: attach,
Examples:
Detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it.
detach
verb(de-tach)
separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment
Examples:
Detach a regiment.

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