annex
gb/ˈænɪks/ us/ˈænɪks/
B2
English
~ 7100
annektál, bekebelez, melléképület, mellékszárny, csatol, mellékel, melléklet, függelék
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
to annex [a territory] (to/into [a country])
The country moved to annex the disputed border region after months of military buildup.
Az ország hónapokig tartó katonai erőfelvonulás után lépéseket tett a vitatott határ menti térség annektálására.
In 2014, Russia controversially annexed Crimea from Ukraine.
2014-ben Oroszország vitatott körülmények között annektálta a Krímet Ukrajnától.
The empire annexed several small kingdoms and expanded its territory to the sea.
The government has been accused of trying to annex land that historically belonged to its neighbor.
Under the treaty, the victorious nation annexed two provinces of its former enemy.
Learner examples
One country annexed part of another country after the war.
A háború után az egyik ország annektálta egy másik ország területének egy részét.
The king wanted to annex the small state to his own kingdom.
A király annektálni akarta a kis államot, hogy a saját királyságához csatolja.
Many people protested when the powerful nation annexed their land.
The map changed after the empire annexed new territory.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "annex" with the more general verbs "take" or "occupy". "Annex" is usually used in political or legal contexts for land or territory that becomes an official part of a country. It is often negative in modern news reports, especially when done without international agreement. Do not use "annex" for taking small personal things (use "take" or "steal").
Meaning
take control of land or territory
Collocations
annex a territory
|annex land
|annex a region
|annex a neighboring country
|illegally annex
|annex by force
Synonyms
seize (Focuses on taking something by force; does not always imply formal legal incorporation like "annex".)
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appropriate (Formal and often used for property or funds; in politics it can mean take something for your own use without permission.)
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occupy (Emphasizes military presence and control; does not always include formal legal absorption as "annex" does.)
Antonyms
cede (Means to give territory away, especially by treaty, which is the opposite of taking it by annexation.)
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grant independence (Instead of absorbing a territory, a state allows it to become a separate country.)
Themes
politics
|law
|history
Definition
to take land from another place and make it officially part of your country
To take control of a territory and formally make it part of a state or country, often without the full agreement of that territory.
NOUN
B2
2
melléképület
B1
mellékszárny
B2
Usage pattern:
[an annex] to [a building/place]
The classrooms in the annex will be renovated over the summer.
A melléképületben lévő tantermeket a nyár folyamán felújítják.
Our group is meeting in the library annex behind the main building.
A csoportunk a könyvtár főépülete mögötti melléképületben találkozik.
They built a two-story annex to provide more office space.
The guest rooms are located in the annex across the courtyard.
Due to lack of space, the clinic now uses an annex next door.
Learner examples
The hotel has an annex with cheap rooms.
A szállodának van egy melléképülete olcsó szobákkal.
Our English class is in the annex, not in the main school building.
Az angolóránk a melléképületben van, nem az iskola főépületében.
The family built an annex for the grandparents.
You can find the toilets in the small annex at the back.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think an "annex" must be physically attached to the main building. It is often next to or near the main building and used as extra space. Also, do not confuse "annex" (extra building) with "annex" as a verb meaning to take land.
Meaning
separate building joined to main
Collocations
a school annex
|the hotel annex
|build an annex
|office annex
|use the annex for storage
|stay in the annex
Synonyms
wing (Often refers to a large section of a building, sometimes not fully separate; "annex" can be more clearly an added or separate part.)
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extension (General word for added building space; "annex" often suggests a more distinct or separate structure.)
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outbuilding (Any smaller building near a main one; not always connected or purpose-built as extra rooms for people.)
Antonyms
main building (The central, primary structure that the annex is attached to or associated with.)
Themes
housing
|architecture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
a smaller building or extra part next to a main building, used for more rooms or space
A building or a part of a building that is joined to or located near a main building and used as an extra space.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to annex [something] to [something larger]
Please annex a copy of your passport to the application form.
Kérjük, csatolja útlevelének másolatát a jelentkezési laphoz.
The contract annexes a detailed schedule of payments.
A szerződés mellékletként tartalmazza a részletes fizetési ütemtervet.
The architect proposed to annex a small studio to the rear of the house.
All relevant documents are annexed to this letter for your review.
You must annex the certificate of completion to your submission.
Learner examples
Please annex your CV to the email.
Kérlek, csatold az önéletrajzodat az e-mailhez.
All reports are annexed to the main file.
Minden jelentés csatolva van a fő fájlhoz.
They will annex a new room to the house next year.
The lawyer annexed the map to the agreement.
Common mistake:
Learners often use "annex" where "attach" or "add" would sound more natural in everyday speech. "Annex" as a verb in this sense is mainly used in formal writing, legal documents, or technical contexts. In emails or casual speech, prefer "attach" (for files, documents) or "add" (for general things).
Meaning
attach or add as extra part
Collocations
annex a copy
|annex a list
|annex a schedule
|annex a document to
|annex supporting evidence
|annex a garage to the house
Synonyms
attach (Common, neutral verb; "annex" sounds more formal and often refers to documents or official items.)
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append (Very close in meaning and register; often used for texts or data, especially in technical or academic writing.)
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add (Very general; "annex" implies adding as a formal, subordinate part of something larger.)
Antonyms
detach (Means to separate or remove something that was attached, which is the opposite of annexing it.)
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remove (General opposite of adding or attaching something.)
Themes
business
|law
|writing
|communication
Definition
to add or attach something extra to a larger thing, often in formal writing or official work
To attach or add something as an extra part to something larger, especially in formal, legal, or technical contexts.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
[Annex X] to [a report/agreement]
The full list of participants is provided in Annex 1.
A résztvevők teljes listája az 1. mellékletben található.
Technical specifications are set out in the annex to this contract.
A műszaki specifikációkat a szerződés melléklete tartalmazza.
Please refer to Annex B for a detailed breakdown of the costs.
All supporting data can be found in the annex at the end of the report.
The agreement includes three annexes covering different policy areas.
Learner examples
You can see more details in Annex 2.
További részleteket a 2. mellékletben találsz.
The names of all students are in the annex.
Az összes diák neve a mellékletben szerepel.
Please read the annex at the end of the report.
There is an annex with maps and tables.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "annex" and "appendix" are completely different. In many formal documents they overlap in meaning and use; the choice often depends on institutional or legal tradition. Also, do not confuse this noun "annex" (document part) with the noun "annex" meaning an extra building.
Meaning
added section at end of document
Collocations
Annex 1
|Annex A
|see Annex 2
|as set out in the annex
|attached as annex
|the annex to this agreement
Synonyms
appendix (Very close in meaning; "appendix" is more common in books and academic writing, while "annex" is frequent in legal and official documents.)
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attachment (General term for a separate file or document sent with something; less tied to being at the end of a single main document.)
Antonyms
main text (Refers to the core part of the document, which the annex supplements.)
Themes
business
|law
|government
|writing
Definition
an extra part at the end of a main document that gives more details, lists, or papers
An additional document or section attached to the end of a main document, often containing detailed information, tables, or legal text.
Grammar
Dictionary form
annex
IPA
GB/ˈænɪks/
US/ˈænɪks/
Syllables & stress
an - nex (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: annex
- Plural: annexes
Verb
- Base: annex
- 3rd Person Singular: annexes
- Present Participle: annexing
- Past: annexed
Word family
Forms
annexes
noun
annexing
verb
annexed
verb
Core family
annexation
noun C1
Advanced or less common
annexationist
noun
Expressions
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