added

adjective

add·​ed ˈa-dəd 

: existing or occurring as an increase or addition : additional, further

an issue that has gained added importance in recent months

an added attraction/advantage

providing added value

Synonyms

• additional
• further
• more
• another
• else
• farther

Examples of added in a Sentence

ever since his mother got sick, he's had the added responsibility of getting his little sister ready for school

Recent Examples on the Web

For added freshness, soak a cotton round in drops of your favorite essential oil before replacing the garbage bag in your wastebasket. —Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 July 2025

Wear it on its own or layered over a brightly colored camisole for added flair. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 July 2025

Top your burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, or avocado for added nutrients. —Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025

Inter Miami went down 3-0 on an own goal by Toto Aviles in the 44th minute, and if that wasn’t enough to depress Miami fans, Achraf Hakimi made it 4-0 in first-half added time. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of add

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing added

• added to this/that
• value-added
• value-added tax

Rhymes for added

• padded
• superadded