annex
A-nehks
Annex (noun) means a separate or attached building added to a larger one. Example: “The overflow guests stayed in the hotel's annex.”
noun
1
A separate or attached building added to a larger one.
"The overflow guests stayed in the hotel's annex."
"A new annex was built behind the school to house the library."
2
A section added to the end of a document, listing extra material.
"See the annex for the full list of participants."
verb
1
To take control of territory and incorporate it into one's own country, typically by force.
"The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after a brief war."
"The treaty formally annexed the disputed province."
How to use annex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo attach one thing to another — a building extension, a document supplement, or (in politics) territory absorbed into a state.
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Common pairings
annex a building
annex territory
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Word forms
- Plural
- annexes
- Third person singular
- annexes
- Past tense
- annexed
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Etymology
From French annexe, from Latin annexus, "attached" or "bound to."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “annex” mean?
The word “annex” means a separate or attached building added to a larger one. In plain terms, to attach one thing to another — a building extension, a document supplement, or (in politics) territory absorbed into a state.
How do you pronounce “annex”?
“Annex” is pronounced A-nehks (/ˈænɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “annex” in a sentence?
Here is “annex” used in a sentence: “The overflow guests stayed in the hotel's annex.”
What is another word for “annex”?
Words with a similar meaning to “annex” include supplement, augmentation and underjoin.
What is the opposite of “annex”?
The opposite of “annex” — its antonyms — is separate.
What part of speech is “annex”?
Depending on how it is used, “annex” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “annex” come from?
The word “annex” comes from Latin. From French annexe, from Latin annexus, "attached" or "bound to.".
Is “annex” a common word?
“Annex” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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