assume vs annex

annex vs assume

assume is not a noun while annex is a noun.

assume and annex both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assume	No	No	Yes	No
annex	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, annex is a hyponym of assume; that is, annex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assume:

assume: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
annex: take (territory) as if by conquest

Other hyponyms of assume include appropriate, capture, conquer, seize, preoccupy, hijack, raid.

assume (noun)	annex (noun)
	an addition that extends a main building

assume (verb)	annex (verb)
put clothing on one's body	add an extra part to
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	take (territory) as if by conquest
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take up someone's soul into heaven
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Difference between assume and annex

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