verb

annexing

/ˈænɛksɪŋ/ ann·exi·ng 3 syllables

To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Annexing

To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

Example sentences

  1. 1

    The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome.

  2. 2

    to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt

Synonyms for Annexing

Antonyms for Annexing

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How many syllables does annexing have?

Annexing has 3 syllables: ann·exi·ng. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is annexing?

Annexing is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for annexing?

Words with similar meanings to annexing include underjoin. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use annexing in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome."

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Annexing starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does annexing have?

Annexing has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.