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AFFIXES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word affixes. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word affixes. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AFFIXES

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adheres
verbv
verb

• be compatible or in accordance with

• follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

• be a devoted follower or supporter

• be loyal to

• stick to firmly

annexes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an addition that extends a main building

appends
verbv
verb

• add to the very end

• fix to; attach

• state or say further

attaches
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

• a shallow and rectangular briefcase

connects
verbv
verb

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• make a logical or causal connection

• be or become joined or united or linked

• join by means of communication equipment

• land on or hit solidly

• join for the purpose of communication

• be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

• establish a rapport or relationship

• establish communication with someone

• plug into an outlet

• hit or play a ball successfully

fastens
verbv
verb

• cause to be firmly attached

• become fixed or fastened

• attach to

• make tight or tighter

joins
verbv
noun

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

verb

• become part of; become a member of a group or organization

• cause to become joined or linked

• come into the company of

• make contact or come together

• be or become joined or united or linked

sticks
nounn
noun

• an implement consisting of a length of wood

• a small thin branch of a tree

• a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane

• a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine

• informal terms for the leg

• a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball

• a long thin implement resembling a length of wood

• marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

• threat of a penalty

verb

• put, fix, force, or implant

• stay put (in a certain place)

• stick to firmly

• be or become fixed

• endure

• be a devoted follower or supporter

• be loyal to

• cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface

• fasten with an adhesive material like glue

• fasten with or as with pins or nails

• fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something

• pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument

• pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed

• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

• saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous

• be a mystery or bewildering to

supplement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

• a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)

• a supplementary component that improves capability

verb

• add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

• serve as a supplement to

• add to the very end

addition
nounn
noun

• a component that is added to something to improve it

• the act of adding one thing to another

• a quantity that is added

• something added to what you already have

• a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

• the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers

join
verbv
noun

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

verb

• become part of; become a member of a group or organization

• cause to become joined or linked

• come into the company of

• make contact or come together

• be or become joined or united or linked

postfix
nounn
noun

• an affix that is added at the end of the word

suffix
nounn
noun

• an affix that is added at the end of the word

verb

• attach a suffix to

unite
verbv
verb

• act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

• become one

• have or possess in combination

• be or become joined or united or linked

• bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation

• join or combine

put together
verbv
verb

• create by putting components or members together

append
verb, nounv, n
verb

• add to the very end

• fix to; attach

• state or say further

Best Hypernyms For AFFIXES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for affixes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
attach infixes prefixes suffixes superfixes
Phrases (2)
bound formbound morpheme

Alternatives for ADHERES

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