affix
/əˈfɪks/
verb
- To attach, fasten, or add something to something else.
- Please affix a stamp to the envelope before mailing it.
- She affixed the poster to the wall with tape.
- The mechanic affixed a new license plate to the car.
- To add something in writing, such as a signature or seal.
- He affixed his official seal to the document.
- The manager affixed her signature to the contract.
- Please affix your initials next to each correction.
Antonyms
noun
- A letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning (e.g., 'un-' in 'unhappy' or '-ly' in 'quickly').
- The suffix '-ness' is an affix that turns adjectives into nouns.
- The prefix 're-' is a common affix in English.
- Learning common affixes helps you understand new words.