affix

verb

ə-ˈfiks How to pronounce affix (audio)
Definition of affixnext
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as in to attach
to cause (something) to hold to another affix a first-class stamp to the envelope

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How is the word affix distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of affix are attach, fasten, and fix. While all these words mean "to make something stay firmly in place," affix implies an imposing of one thing on another by gluing, impressing, or nailing.

affix your address label here

When can attach be used instead of affix?

The words attach and affix are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, attach suggests a connecting or uniting by a bond, link, or tie in order to keep things together.

attach the W-2 form here

When is it sensible to use fasten instead of affix?

The synonyms fasten and affix are sometimes interchangeable, but fasten implies an action such as tying, buttoning, nailing, locking, or otherwise securing.

fasten the reins to a post

When might fix be a better fit than affix?

While in some cases nearly identical to affix, fix usually implies a driving in, implanting, or embedding.

fixed the stake in the ground

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Recent Examples of affix At the end of the line, employees physically scan the packages by hand and affix the final label before it gets sent off to shipping, Klippel said. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 The off-the-shoulder dress was embellished with over 16,000 glass droplets and Rosemont crystals—affixed by hand by 12 skilled artisans. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 As part of sharing their stories, the participants would affix a brown paper luggage tag to the object to keep a record of the object’s provenance, or its history of ownership. — Emma Cieslik, Them, 13 Mar. 2025 Out back, a fence will soon hug the tiny porch where visitors will still be able to see the lines on the brick where the lean-to’s roof was formerly affixed. — John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for affix

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“Affix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affix. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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