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affixes

The word “affixes” has 3 syllables: af-fix-es

It's pronounced as /əˈfɪksɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “affixes” has 48 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affixes along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affixes

Antonyms for affixes

Meanings of affixes

  • noun
    1. That which is affixed; an appendage.
    2. A bound morpheme added to the word’s stem's end.
    3. (broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix etc.
    4. The complex number a bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
    5. (decorative art) Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
  • verb
    1. To attach.
    2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
    3. To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher explained how English affixes change the meanings of words.
  • She carefully affixes labels to all the storage boxes.
  • Prefixes and suffixes are common types of affixes in grammar.
  • The worker affixes warning signs near the construction area.
  • Students studied how affixes can create new vocabulary words.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affixes, such as: adheres, attaches, battens, belays, bends, bolts, breaks up.

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