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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
fIks
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| inflections: |
affixes, affixing, affixed |
| definition 1: |
to attach or join physically (usu. fol. by "to").
She affixed a poster to the wall.- synonyms:
- attach, fasten
- antonyms:
- detach, unfasten
- similar words:
- append, bind, connect, glue, join, mount, nail, paste, pin, post, staple, stick, tack
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| definition 2: |
to add on, as at the end.
He affixed his seal and signature to the agreement.- synonyms:
- annex, append
- similar words:
- add, attach, tack, tag
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| definition 3: |
to attach by attributing.
The lawyer succeeded in affixing blame.- synonyms:
- attach
- similar words:
- append, ascribe, attribute, fasten, impute
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| related words: |
annex, bond, butt, cable, fix, hang, lash, moor, secure, stick |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
ae
fihks
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| definition 1: |
in grammar, a word element that, when added to a word, modifies its meaning or function; prefix, infix, or suffix.
Both the prefix "pre-" and the suffix "-ness" are affixes.
- similar words:
- prefix, suffix
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| definition 2: |
that which is joined or appended; addition.
- synonyms:
- addition
- similar words:
- addendum, annex, appendage, appendix, coda, epilogue, extension, tag, tailpiece
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| derivation: |
affixer (n.) |
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