ADDITIONAL Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

additional

adjective

ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of additional

as in more

resulting in an increase in amount or number there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

less
fewer

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Recent Examples of additional In a dear-colleague letter to Democratic lawmakers officially kicking off his speakership bid, Jeffries hinted at additional legislative items. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The separate milestones under the DIP agreement imposed additional hurdles. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The companies’ announcements give no barge cost and no timetable for the launch of any additional vessels. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, the $99 EarFun Air Pro 4+ are rated for 12 hours with ANC off and an additional 54 hours from the case, plus 8 hours with ANC on and an extra 36 hours from the case. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for additional

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Adjective

Though noteworthy, polling suggests Latino voters care more about results than his history-making win.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of more

Adjective

More computing capacity could also help AI labs develop new models and services, creating further demand for Nvidia products.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Some even pitched tents and 55 people were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning, prompting further demonstrations.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of further

Adjective

For migratory species such as myrtle warblers, the farther north and west their breeding range expanded, the longer the migration to their southern wintering ground became.

— Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
The farther outside that band of totality the less of the sun’s surface the moon appears to obscure.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of farther

Adjective

Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.

— Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

— Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019

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