add

verb

\ ˈad

added; adding; adds

Definition of add

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

1a : to perform addition

b : to come together or unite by addition The facts added together to support his theory.

2a : to serve as an addition The movie will add to his fame.

b : to make an addition added to her savings

ADD

abbreviation

Definition of ADD (Entry 2 of 2)

1 American Dialect Dictionary

2 attention deficit disorder

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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

New vehicle lanes are being added at the international bridge leading to Ojinaga, a city of 40,000 with many social and business links to Presidio. — John Maccormack, ExpressNews.com, "Border immigration surge reaches the Big Bend," 10 June 2019 McDonald was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing and Filenko said more charges could be added or upgraded after the investigation is finished. — Frank Abderholden, Lake County News-Sun, "Police say man broke into Round Lake Park home with golf club and chased resident," 10 June 2019 But that has come amid one of the largest economic expansions in U.S. history — and while thousands of video gambling machines have been added across the state. — Jason Grotto, ProPublica, "Illinois Is Poised to Become the Gambling Capital of the Midwest," 10 June 2019 An underground parking lot will be added along Brush street. — Anna Bauman, Detroit Free Press, "Winner of DIA design competition announced, seeks to reimagine Midtown Detroit," 10 June 2019 Japan's Road to the Kentucky Derby There was some criticism when Master Fencer was added to the Derby field ahead of some other horses. — Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, "Mark Casse and Bill Mott are the top winners of a wild Triple Crown season," 9 June 2019 Hob Nob has changed a little; the dining room got a makeover in 2009, Mexican specialties have been added, as have sliders, healthy breakfast options and organic ingredients. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Restaurants are a risky business: here’s how 4 beat the odds," 9 June 2019 Varnishes are often added later to paintings, so are not reliable for dating. — The Economist, "Researchers find a way to use minute samples to detect forged paintings," 8 June 2019 Many of the speakers argued that homes don’t belong at Cubberley or questioned why they were added to the conversation seemingly at the last minute. — Maggie Angst, The Mercury News, "Houses may be added to master plan for Palo Alto’s Cubberley center," 8 June 2019

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