add

verb
\ ˈad How to pronounce add (audio) \
added; adding; adds

Definition of add

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

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

Definition of ADD (Entry 2 of 2)

1 American Dialect Dictionary
2 attention deficit disorder

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Other Words from add

Verb

addable or addible \ ˈa-​də-​bəl How to pronounce addible (audio) \ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for add

Synonyms: Verb

adjoin, annex, append, subjoin, tack (on)

Antonyms: Verb

abate, bate, deduct, knock off, remove, subtract, take off

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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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Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Freitag hopes to add more tools to the Claris stable in the coming months, including products focused on technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things. Klint Finley, WIRED, "Attention Apple Retro-Heads: Claris is Back!," 6 Aug. 2019 The Next Gen shows that Outside Van and its competitors (like this van from Nomad Vanz) are looking to add more features, more color, and more power into design-minded vans that can go anywhere. Megan Barber, Curbed, "Dapper camper van combines luxury with adventure," 5 Aug. 2019 Here, his eggs are pickled in a beet brine, adding a tart element to the rich, creamy vessels. Sara Mae Albert, Harper's BAZAAR, "How to Plan a Casual Chic Dinner Party," 2 Aug. 2019 The system’s impartial judgment might give an advantage to less well-known writers, the researchers add. Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Artificial intelligence predicts which movies will succeed—and fail—simply from plot summaries," 2 Aug. 2019 And there’s room for significant upside in the near future too with Nigeria predicted to add 31 million mobile subscribers by 2025. Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa, "Nigeria’s largest mobile operator is about to become a bank," 1 Aug. 2019 Onstage workstation fans brought the rapper’s Miami Vice meets futuristic rockstar chic to life, adding a steady breeze on his braids, Michael Jordan Space Jam t-shirt and ‘314’ area code chain that tributed his St. Louis roots. Josh Glicksman, Billboard, "Smino, Shenseea & More Ignite MoMA PS1 Warm Up Crowd," 1 Aug. 2019 Vintage belts and hats add layered detail when strung over a mirror or chair, and cowboy boots look pretty when lined up underneath a fireplace or window. Jessica Dailey, ELLE Decor, "The Ultimate Guide to Infusing a Western-Chic Vibe Into Your Home," 1 Aug. 2019 Around the bay • Saved punchline: The Punch Line San Francisco has been officially added to the city’s Legacy Business Registry, and has secured a new lease, allowing the 40-year-old comedy club to survive at its historic location. Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Briefing: Bailing out of the ballot," 23 July 2019

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First Known Use of add

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology for add

Verb

Middle English adden, borrowed from Anglo-French adder, borrowed from Latin addere, from ad- ad- + -dere "to put, place," going back to a reduced ablaut grade of Indo-European *dheh1- — more at do entry 1

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More Definitions for add

add

verb

English Language Learners Definition of add

: to put (something) with another thing or group of things
: to mix or combine (an ingredient) with other ingredients
: to include (something) with something else

add

verb
\ ˈad How to pronounce add (audio) \
added; adding

Kids Definition of add

1 : to combine numbers into a single sum
2 : to join or unite to something They plan to add a room to the house.
3 : to cause to have Parsley adds color to the dish.
4 : to say something more The teacher added, “It's not only wrong, it's foolish.”
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