The difference between Affix and Fay
When used as nouns, affix means that which is affixed, whereas fay means a fairy.
When used as verbs, affix means to attach, whereas fay means to fit.
Fay is also adjective with the meaning: fitted closely together.
check bellow for the other definitions of Affix and Fay
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Affix as a noun:
That which is affixed; an appendage.
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Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):
A bound morpheme added to the word's stem's end.
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Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):
A bound morpheme added to a word's stem; the term comprises prefixes, suffixes, infixes, circumfixes, and suprafixes.
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Affix as a noun (mathematics):
The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
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Affix as a noun (decorative art):
Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
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Affix as a verb (transitive):
To attach.
Examples:
"to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to somebody"
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Affix as a verb (transitive):
To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to.
Examples:
"to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one's name to a writing"
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Affix as a verb (transitive):
To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.
Examples:
"eyes affixed upon the ground"
"rfquotek Edmund Spenser"
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Fay as a verb:
To fit.
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Fay as a verb:
To join or unite closely or tightly.
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Fay as a verb:
To lie close together.
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Fay as a verb:
To fadge.
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Fay as an adjective:
Fitted closely together.
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Fay as a verb (dialectal):
To cleanse; clean out.
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Fay as a noun:
A fairy.
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Fay as an adjective:
Fairy like.
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Fay as a noun (US, _, slang):
A white person.
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Fay as an adjective (US, _, slang):
White.