add

1 of 2

verb

added; adding; adds

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
addable adjective
or addible

ADD

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
American Dialect Dictionary
2
attention deficit disorder

Examples of add in a Sentence

Verb 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 on the Web
Verb
In the past week alone, more than 800 shoppers have added the shirt to their carts. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 The renovations will add new exhibit space, mechanical systems and other technology upgrades and revamp the look of the center. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024 Officials would need to add transparency to the process by creating a website where residents can check up on progress. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 For instance, Rogers chose to forgo the carbon-fiber roof for a steel one in order to incorporate a sunroof, which adds more mass to the top of the car. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 Although each generation experienced an increase in debt between 2021 and 2022, the silent generation added the least amount, according to Bankrate. USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024 The Wedding Singer actress added that everything has gotten simpler as she's gotten a little older, including her beauty routine, which just included using Micellar Water to remove her makeup, and vitamin E oil. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 For instance, the city is investing in Salt River Project's plan to add storage capacity at Bartlett Dam, while also spending some $45 million a year in pipe replacements to cut down on roughly 28,000 acre-feet of losses from its 7,000 miles of distribution lines. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 Sophomore Lauren Betts added 14 points and six rebounds, and fifth-year guard Charisma Osborne, playing in the final regular-season homestand of her career, had 13 points and seven assists. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English adden, borrowed from Anglo-French adder, borrowed from Latin addere, from ad- ad- + -dere "to put, place," going back to a reduced ablaut grade of Indo-European *dheh1- — more at do entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of add was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

add

verb
1
a
: to join or unite to a thing so as to increase or improve it
add a wing to the house
color adds a creative touch
b
: to unite or combine in a single whole
c
: to include as a member of a group
add me in
2
: to say something more
add to her remarks
3
: to combine (numbers) into a single number that has the same total value
addable adjective
or addible

Medical Definition

add

1 of 2 abbreviation
adduction; adductor

ADD

2 of 2 abbreviation

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