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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
fIks
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| inflections: |
affixes, affixing, affixed |
| definition: |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to").
She affixed a poster to the wall.- synonyms:
- attach, fasten
- antonyms:
- detach, unfasten
- similar words:
- connect, glue, join, mount, nail, paste, pin, post, staple, stick, tack
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annex, bond, fix, hang, lash, secure, stick |
adverb + (v.)affix
permanently
(v.)affix
+ noun
badge,
bird,
blame,
block,
boot,
bottom,
branch,
canvas,
cell,
chain,
chest,
container,
cord,
cover,
decal,
edge,
electrode,
foot,
frame,
front,
handle,
identity,
label,
magnet,
meaning,
paper,
piece,
plastic,
pole,
post,
ring,
screw,
seal,
sensor,
sheet,
shield,
signature,
skin,
skull,
stamp,
steel,
stone,
strip,
surface,
tag,
target,
top,
toy,
visitor,
wall,
windshield
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
ae
fihks
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| definition: |
a word part, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added to a word to change its meaning or function. The prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness" are both affixes.
- similar words:
- prefix, suffix
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adjective + (n.)affix
awkward
verb + (n.)affix
baste, edge, plug, stack, tote, weld
noun + (n.)affix
bumper, clip, copper, craft, dab, decoration, drip, fleece, germ, glue, marker, ribbon, sequin, slide, tape, trim, vertical, wallpaper
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| derivation: |
affixer (n.) |
The word affix
contains the following parts:
af-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix af-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad- used before roots beginning with "f," such as fil 1 and fix. See ad-.
Example words:
fix
Latin
root
that means fasten, attach
Example words:
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