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annex

/ˈænɛks/
Meanings
  • noun

    A building or part of a building that is added to an existing one, especially at the rear.

  • verb

    To add (land or a building) to an existing one.

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈnɛks/



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  2. /əˈnɛks/



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Antonyms

separate
Synonyms

underjoin
Rhymes
Words rhyming with annex
boxes , closes , dozes , moves , proses , snoes
Variants
List of all variants of annex that leads to same result
annex , annexed , annexes , annexing , annexe
Etymology
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From Old French annexer, from annex, annexion, from annexare ‘to annex’, from annexus ‘connected, joined’.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'annex' is also used in astronomy to refer to a celestial body that orbits another body but is not considered a satellite.

  2. The term 'annexation' is often used in political contexts to refer to the process of adding a new territory or territory to an existing state or country.

Related Concepts
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  1. Attachment: Annex is a form of attachment where a smaller entity is added to a larger one.

  2. Extension: Annex is a form of extension where a part is added to an existing structure.

Culture
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Annex is often used in the context of territorial expansion, particularly in the historical sense. For example, Annexation of Austrian Netherlands by Napoleon in 1810, or Annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845.

How to Memorize "annex"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a building being added to an existing one. Imagine the construction process and the final result.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'annex' with the concept of expansion or addition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Annex is Added Next' to remember the definition.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'annex', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association of the word: Think of the word 'annex' as a short form of 'annexation', which means to officially add a territory to a country. This will help you remember that 'annex' has something to do with adding or joining.

2. Visualization: Imagine a big 'A' like the one in 'annex' standing for 'Addition'. Visualize this 'A' with an arrow pointing towards a country, symbolizing the addition of a new territory.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'annex', such as 'The king decided to annex the neighboring kingdom to his empire.' This will help you remember the meaning and spelling of the word.

4. Practice: Write the word 'annex' in a sentence or in a spelling test to reinforce your memory.

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