annex

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/ˈænɛks/ English

Definitions

noun

An addition, an extension.
An appendix to a book or document.
An addition or extension to a building.
An addition to the territory of a country or state, from a neighbouring country or state, normally by military force.

verb

To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.“The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome.”
To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.“to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt”
To join; to be united.

Related words

Synonyms

underjoin annexe extension take over wing annexure accompanying add attached appendix addon adjunct addition supplement accessory utility addendum

Antonyms

Associated

directive annexation kyoto courthouse emissions emission annexed gym bosnia building gymnasium neighbourhood

Rhymes

complex hex vertex sex multiplex vex perplex effects have sex convex

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