Definition of
annex has definitions from the field of military
1
[ verb ] attach to

Related terms

append

2
[ verb ] take (territory) by conquest

Synonyms

take_over

Examples

"Hitler annexed Lithuania"

Related terms

take capture colonize

3
[ verb ] (military) take illegally, as of territory

Examples

"The Israelis are annexing more and more territory on the West Bank"

Related terms

appropriate

4
[ noun ] an addition that extends a main building

Synonyms

extension wing annexe

Related terms

addition ell ell building

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

AH0 N EH1 K S
AE1 N EH2 K S

Similar Spelling

annexe annexa Ange anise Angie anoxia ANS Annice ang

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