ADDITIONAL Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

additional

adjective

ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of additional

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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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

less
fewer

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Recent Examples of additional Even a relatively modest boost will quickly run up hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs for the state budget. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026 Some include extra-wide barn doors to the bathroom, additional space to access sinks, and extra space in rooms to navigate with a wheelchair. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026 In the latter case, there may be an opportunity for the founder to continue contributing knowledge and relationships while the buyer introduces additional resources and management expertise. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Brunt added additional depth to the front pockets to remove that inconvenience. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for additional

Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional

Adjective

Last week, Florida experienced several more such events in a matter of days, in different locations along the east coast.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Food and drink With five dining venues (plus three more on its adjacent sister property, Morningstar Buoy House), the Westin transforms from resort into genuine culinary destination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of more

Adjective

The platform offered another reason, however, for removing Polson's articles and blocking his accounts from further submissions.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
It was again shown via replay, and this time, after further review, the TD was upheld.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of further

Adjective

Central Texas could still see storms with the approaching front, but the severe weather setup is less favorable farther south.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
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

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

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