The difference between Affix and Put together

When used as verbs, affix means to attach, whereas put together means to assemble, construct, build or formulate.


Affix is also noun with the meaning: that which is affixed.

Put together is also adjective with the meaning: in total.

check bellow for the other definitions of Affix and Put together

  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. Put together as a verb (transitive):

    To assemble, construct, build or formulate.

    Examples:

    "If you try to put together the model kit yourself, be very careful not to break any of the pieces."

    "We'll need to put together a plan if we want to get this project finished."

  1. Put together as an adjective:

    In total.

    Examples:

    "Alaska has more land than Texas and Oklahoma put together."

  2. Put together as an adjective (especially with an adjective indicating degree):

    Stable and sound psychologically and hence in other respects; competent and responsible.