add | Definition of add

Synonyms and Antonyms of add

1 to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase

the band recently added a saxophonist and a keyboard player to its ranks

add another cup of flour to the mixture

Synonyms of add

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

Words Related to add

affix, attach, fasten, fix, graft, hitch, tag, tie

infuse, inject, insert, interfuse, introduce

aggrandize, amplify, augment, beef (up), boost, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, increase, multiply, raise, swell (up)

elongate, lengthen, prolong, protract

enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify

complement, supplement, supply

enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

Near Antonyms of add

detach, disconnect, disjoin, separate, unfasten

amputate, cut, excise, lop (off), sever

contract, decrease, diminish, lessen, lower, reduce

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

compress, condense, constrict, cut back, retrench

Antonyms of add

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

2 to combine (numbers) into a single sum

when she added all the phone charges herself, she discovered an error in her bill

Synonyms of add

cast (up), foot (up), sum, summate, tot (up), total, totalize, tote (up)

Words Related to add

calculate, cipher, compute, figure, reckon, table, tabulate, tally, work out

divide, multiply, subtract

count, enumerate, number, tell

recompute, refigure

Phrases Synonymous with add