additional

adjective

ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce additional (audio)
Definition of additionalnext
as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence

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Recent Examples of additional The 18 dates announced at the start of last week has now ballooned to 26, and stretches into November 2027, with additional shows locked in for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 But income tax thresholds remain frozen and the chancellor could even reduce these for additional rate taxpayers. — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026 The discovery led archaeologists to find additional pieces belonging to two separate statues of the Egyptian king. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026 During the pandemic, a relaxation of some rules governing online prescribing in the US gave companies an additional boost. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for additional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
  1. more
  2. further
  3. farther
  4. another
  5. else
Adjective
  • While the Botanical Bliss ships compressed like all mattresses-in-a-box, setting it up required a bit more effort than expected.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The association with the Human Rights Campaign could create more confusion about Talarico’s stance on the medical issue, as his position has come into question through his inconsistent comments.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of more
Adjective
  • Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The same may not prove true of utility costs where many rate hikes remain pending and a tough winter could cause further spikes.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of further
Adjective
  • For migratory species such as myrtle warblers, the farther north and west their breeding range expanded, the longer the migration to their southern wintering ground became.
    — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The farther outside that band of totality the less of the sun’s surface the moon appears to obscure.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of farther
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
Definition of another
Adjective
  • What else Kansas law requires Workers’ comp isn’t the only mandatory coverage.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, as the price of long distance, smartphones, information technology, and so much else plummets, the price of hotel suites, Knicks tickets and K-12 tuition goes up.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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