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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
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- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
neks
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nks
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| inflections: |
annexes, annexing, annexed |
| definition 1: |
to add or attach, esp. to something larger.
He annexed his remarks to the article.- synonyms:
- add, append, attack, connect
- similar words:
- affix, combine, enlarge, include, incorporate, join, link, supplement, tack, tag
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| definition 2: |
to add (territory) to an existing nation or city.
The United States annexed Texas in 1845.- synonyms:
- acquire, obtain
- similar words:
- appropriate, attack, confiscate, take, usurp
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| related words: |
add, attach |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
ae
nks
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| definition 1: |
a building, either attached or separate, added to an existing one.
My room was in the main part of the dormitory, but my friend's room was in the annex.- synonyms:
- ell, wing
- similar words:
- addition, extension
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| definition 2: |
something added to a document, usu. at the end; appendix.
- synonyms:
- addendum, appendix, codicil
- similar words:
- attachment, epilogue, extension, postscript, supplement, tag
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| related words: |
affix, appendix |
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| derivations: |
annexable (adj.), annexation (n.) |
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