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verb \ ˈad \

Definition of add

transitive verb

1 :to join or unite so as to bring about an increase or improvement

adds 60 acres to his land

wine adds a creative touch to cooking

2 :to say further :append

Do you have anything else to add to the discussion?

3 :to combine (numbers) into an equivalent simple quantity or number

4 :to include as a member of a group

Don't forget to add me in.

intransitive verb

1 a :to perform addition

b :to come together or unite by addition

The facts added together to support his theory.

2 a :to serve as an addition

The movie will add to his fame.

b :to make an addition

added to her savings

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addable

or addible play \ˈa-də-bəl\ adjective

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Examples of add in a Sentence

She's planning to add some new flowers to the garden.
The company is adding over 200 jobs this year.
This winter, he added skiing to his list of favorite sports.
Add one cup of sugar to the mixture.
Next, add the remaining butter to the pan.
In this dish, fresh herbs add lots of color and flavor.
We can help you add excitement to your vacation.
The historical details add depth to his story.
She adds a certain amount of experience and authority to the project.
When you add three and seven, you get ten.

Recent Examples of add from the Web

The twin referees of whether a legislative proposal will add to the federal deficit are the Joint Committee on Taxation and the Congressional Budget Office.

— laurence arnold, Bloomberg.com, "Pass-Throughs? AMT? Here Are the Tax-Reform Terms You Need to Know," 30 Aug. 2017
Uber didn’t need to add one more potential scandal to an already lengthy list.

— deb gabor, Fortune, "Why Uber Was Right Not to Hire a Female CEO," 30 Aug. 2017
Jack Himmelspach has a funny name but has added a pretty serious new element to the New Berlin Eisenhower football offense, and that was clear after the Lions staged a surprisingly lopsided win over Pewaukee.

— jr radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "An area running back goes viral, yellow bandanas, old dudes golfing and more! The inaugural Play by Play Newsletter is here.," 30 Aug. 2017
The Tigers (58-74) totaled 11 hits and added an insurance run in the eighth inning when Miguel Cabrera, who missed Tuesday night’s game with lower back tightness, pinch-hit and grounded into a double play with the bases loaded.

— anthony fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander dominates Colorado Rockies, 6-2," 30 Aug. 2017
Other fillings include ground Kentucky bison (add $1.50) which is spiced and cooked down until addictively rich.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "El Mundo's 'controlled chaos' is worth the delicious wait | Review," 30 Aug. 2017
Helms has also added a page for donations: https://www.gofundme.com/nc-to-tx-harvey-help Never miss a local story.

— david whisenant, wbtv, charlotteobserver, "NC father’s concern for daughter in Texas turns into mission of mercy," 30 Aug. 2017
Longtime perusers of This Space might note that these two Mobsters are frequent sparring partners in the comments section (which for years was fantastic, until Mother Gannett ruined it by adding a paywall and requiring a Facebook login.)

— paul daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "The Morning Line, 8/30," 30 Aug. 2017
Amiyah De’Long added five kills for Sage Hill (0-2), and Carissa Long had 13 digs.

— daily pilot staff, Daily Pilot, "Sage Hill volleyball falls at Mater Dei," 29 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of add

Middle English, from Latin addere, from ad- + -dere to put — more at do

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add Synonyms

Synonyms

adjoin, annex, append, subjoin, tack (on)

Antonyms

abate, bate, deduct, knock off, remove, subtract, take off

Related Words

affix, attach, fasten, fix, graft, hitch, tag, tie; infuse, inject, insert, interfuse, introduce; aggrandize, amplify, augment, beef (up), boost, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, increase, multiply, raise, swell up; elongate, lengthen, prolong, protract; enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify; complement, supplement, supply; enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; maximize

Near Antonyms

detach, disconnect, disjoin, separate, unfasten; amputate, cut, excise, lop (off), sever; contract, decrease, diminish, lessen, lower, reduce; abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten; compress, condense, constrict, cut back, retrench

ADD

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Definition of ADD

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2 attention deficit disorder

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Definition of add for English Language Learners

: to put (something) with another thing or group of things
: to mix or combine (an ingredient) with other ingredients
: to include (something) with something else

ADD Defined for Kids

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verb \ ˈad \

Definition of add for Students

added; adding

1 :to combine numbers into a single sum

2 :to join or unite to something

They plan to add a room to the house.

3 :to cause to have

Parsley adds color to the dish.

4 :to say something more

The teacher added, “It's not only wrong, it's foolish.”

— add up

1 :to be added together to equal the expected amount

2 :to make sense

Something about his story doesn't add up.

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add

abbreviation

medical Definition of add

adduction; adductor

ADD

abbreviation

medical Definition of ADD

attention deficit disorder

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