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

  1. Affix as a noun:

    That which is affixed; an appendage.

  2. Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):

    A bound morpheme added to the word's stem's end.

  3. Affix as a noun (linguistic morphology):

    A bound morpheme added to a word's stem; the term comprises prefixes, suffixes, infixes, circumfixes, and suprafixes.

  4. Affix as a noun (mathematics):

    The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).

  5. 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.

  1. Affix as a verb (transitive):

    To attach.

    Examples:

    "to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to somebody"

  2. 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"

  3. Affix as a verb (transitive):

    To fix or fasten figuratively; with on or upon.

    Examples:

    "eyes affixed upon the ground"

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  1. Fay as a verb:

    To fit.

  2. Fay as a verb:

    To join or unite closely or tightly.

  3. Fay as a verb:

    To lie close together.

  4. Fay as a verb:

    To fadge.

  1. Fay as an adjective:

    Fitted closely together.

  1. Fay as a verb (dialectal):

    To cleanse; clean out.

  1. Fay as a noun:

    A fairy.

  1. Fay as an adjective:

    Fairy like.

  1. Fay as a noun (US, _, slang):

    A white person.

  1. Fay as an adjective (US, _, slang):

    White.