added; adding; adds
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.
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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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.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Graves added that taking on the U.S. is the biggest issue now to Canadians, more than the cost of living.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
The Lions wanted to add competition and found some in Allen, who has 19 career starts under his belt.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The opening of the lanes — eight months ahead of the previous schedule — signifies the start of a larger $2.5 billion project that aims to add express lanes, widen shoulders and improve interchanges on I-4.
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Verb
In the draft alone, the Browns added two quarterbacks.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Graves added that taking on the U.S. is the biggest issue now to Canadians, more than the cost of living.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
The Lions wanted to add competition and found some in Allen, who has 19 career starts under his belt.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The opening of the lanes — eight months ahead of the previous schedule — signifies the start of a larger $2.5 billion project that aims to add express lanes, widen shoulders and improve interchanges on I-4.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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add
verb1
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
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