Antonyms for tack on


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tak
Phonetic Transcription : tæk


Definition of tack on

Origin :
  • "clasp, hook, fastener," also "a nail of some kind," late 13c., from Old North French taque "nail, pin, peg," probably from a Germanic source (cf. Middle Dutch tacke "twig, spike," Low German takk "tine, pointed thing," German Zacken "sharp point, tooth, prong"); perhaps related to tail. Meaning "small, sharp nail with a flat head" is attested from mid-15c. The meaning "rope to hold the corner of a sail in place" is first recorded late 14c.
  • As in increase : verb add or grow
  • As in join : verb unite
  • As in link : verb connect
  • As in merge : verb bring or come together
  • As in bind : verb fasten, secure
  • As in add : verb adjoin, increase; make further comment
  • As in snowball : verb increase
  • As in combine : verb connect, integrate
  • As in connect : verb combine, link
  • As in consolidate : verb combine; make firm
  • As in affix : verb attach or stick
  • As in expand : verb extend, augment
  • As in fasten : verb make secure; join together
  • As in annex : verb join or add
  • As in append : verb add, join

Synonyms for tack on

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