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add¹ Definition

add (ad)

transitive verb

  1. to join or unite (something) to something else so as to increase the quantity, number, size, etc. or change the total effect to add a wing to the building, to add seasoning to the sauce
  2. to state further
  3. to combine (numbers) into a sum; calculate the total of

Etymology: ME adden < L addere, to add < ad-, to + dare, to give

intransitive verb

  1. to cause an increase; be an addition (to) this adds to my pleasure
  2. to find a sum by doing arithmetic

add¹ Related Forms
add′·able adjective or add′·ible
add¹ Idioms

add up

  1. to calculate the total of
  2. to equal the expected sum these figures don't add up
  3. to seem reasonable his excuse just doesn't add up

add up to

  1. to reach a total of
  2. to mean; signify
add² Definition

add

Etymology: L adde

Pharmacy let there be added; add

ADD Definition

ADD

  1. American Dialect Dictionary
  2. attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder

add Synonyms

add

v.

  1. To combine numbers into a sum

    total, sum, sum up, figure, figure up, compute, calculate, do a sum, tally, count up, foot up, cipher up, add up, cast up, do simple addition, run over, enumerate, reckon, tell off, score, tote up*.

    Antonyms subtract, decrease*, take away.

  2. To join so as to increase

    append, annex, supplement, affix, attach, unite, combine, superimpose, tack on, hitch on, clap on*; see also join 1.

  3. To make a further remark

    say further, continue, write further, append, add a postscript, reply, go on.

add Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • cm: This should be added about 3 cm 3 at a time, and the contents of the flask thoroughly mixed after each addition.

Object

  • comment: You can also add any further comments about your order.
  • value: Focus on how they can be used to add value.
  • dimension: Step adds a new dimension to your aerobic workout, challenging heart & mind!
  • touch: Enjoy a Romantic Upgrade Want to add that extra special touch to your stay?
  • item: To add an item to your cart, click the Add to Basket link.
  • insult: To add insult to injury, I would expect the children's newspaper rounds to follow next.

Preposition: into

  • equation: Yep, with last week's sales figures added into the equation, here is the slightly rejigged album top 10 of 2004.

Adjective complement

  • 4th: Added 4th January 2005, 14:41 Transport Direct, the travel information and journey planning service for Great Britain, was officially launched today.
  • more: XenSource has 25 beta testers of the product at this time and plans to add more in the coming months.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: He paused, then added quietly, 'I've been talking to your mother outside.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • on: Cost does not include room hire which must be added on.
  • up: Try adding up your premiums now â we think youâll be shocked at how much you spend.
  • along: Blanche, peel and chop the tomatoes ( or use pre-chopped tinned tomatoes ) and add along with the stock and herbs.

Followed by a transitive particle

  • up: It was only at that point that I started to mentally add up the individual weights in the set.

Used with why or when

  • when: These are the figures you have to add when calling from outside that area.
  • where: In the later years the distinction by faculty began to be disregarded and books were added where there was space on the shelves.

Infinitive complement

  • flour: For example, chalk had been added to flour ( fairly harmless ), lead to bread ( poisonous ).

Preposition: in

  • parenthesis: The metric system is to be used throughout and if it is necessary to quote other units then these should be added in parentheses.
  • future: This facility is very flexible, meaning further councils can be added in the future if desired.
add Quotes

Aprendamos a ignorar, pensamiento, pues hallamos que cuanto an‹  ado al discurso, tanto le usurpo a los an‹  os. Thought, let's learn not to know, since so plainly it appears that whatever we add to our minds we take away from our years.

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