affix

verb (affix, affixes, affixed, affixing); noun (an affix, affixes)

«affix» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

noun (grammar): A letter group added to a word to change its meaning: a prefix at the start (un-, re-) or a suffix at the end (-ful, -ness). tree →
verb (formal): To stick, fix or attach something to something else. tree →

In the lessons

In English and grammar lessons, affixes make new words: un + happy, kind + ness. The formal verb appears on forms and instructions: «affix a stamp». Phrases: «affix a label», «affix a photo».

Examples

«Un-» and «-ful» are both affixes. tree →
Add an affix to «help» to make «helpful». tree →
Affix a stamp to the envelope. tree →
Please affix your photo here. tree →
The notice was affixed to the door. tree →
In «replay», the affix «re-» means again. tree →

Note

Noun said «AF-fix», verb «a-FIX». Prefix and suffix are kinds of affix. The verb is formal; say «stick» in everyday talk.

On Mova

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