in addition

phrase

: besides entry 2, also
The job requires a college degree and, in addition, at least two years of experience.

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At this public elementary school, 3- and 4-year-olds have their own classrooms in addition to older students. Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 Napear, who hosted an afternoon radio show in addition to his role as a play-by-play announcer on Sacramento Kings television broadcasts, sent the tweet in response to a question from former Kings star DeMarcus Cousins. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Multiple outlets previously reported that, in addition to living in a multi-million-dollar home in England, the Sussexes are also keeping their Montecito and Portugal mansions. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2026 That’s in addition to the 50,000 cars and trucks that converge on Barrington each day, and 800 daily school bus trips. John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in addition

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in addition was in 1936

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“In addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20addition. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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