What does ANNEX mean?

Annex

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: An addition or extension to a building or structure.
• Verb: To add or attach as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæn.eks/
• UK: /ˈan.eks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "annex" comes from the Latin word "annexare," which means "to attach." The noun form of the word has been in use since the late 18th century, while the verb form has been in use since the mid-16th century. The term is commonly used in real estate to refer to an addition or extension to a building or structure.

Synonyms:

• Appendix
• Extension
• Attachment
• Supplement

Related Words:

• Extra
• Amend
• Attach
• Admit
• Abuse

Example Sentences:

• The company decided to build an annex to their office building in order to accommodate their growing staff.
• He annexed a new clause to the contract before signing it.