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annex vs take over

take over vs annex

annex is a noun but take over is not a noun.

annex and take over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
annex Yes No Yes No
take over No No Yes No
As verbs, take over is a hypernym of annex; that is, take over is a word with a broader meaning than annex:
  • annex: take (territory) as if by conquest
  • take over: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Other hypernyms of annex include arrogate, assume, seize, usurp.
annex (noun) take over (noun)
an addition that extends a main building
annex (verb) take over (verb)
add an extra part to take up, as of debts or payments
take (territory) as if by conquest take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
take up and practice as one's own
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
do over
Difference between annex and take over

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