add

Formsadds, adding, added

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To put something with something else so there is more of it or it becomes bigger.

   Add a little salt to the soup.

   She added two new rooms to the house.

   UsageSay add sugar to your tea.

   Similarinclude, incorporate, append, attach, combine

   Oppositeremove, subtract

2. 2
   say moreverbtransitive

   To say something more after you have already said something.

   “Don't forget your jacket,” she added.

   Is there anything you'd like to add?

   UsageSay he added that it was late.

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3. 3
   make strongerverbintransitive

   To make something bigger or stronger, used with the word to.

   The rain only added to our bad mood.

   Loud music can add to a headache.

   Similarcontribute

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4. 4
   do sumsverbintransitive

   To do the math that puts numbers together, like 2 plus 3.

   My little sister can add but not subtract yet.

   He adds faster than anyone in his class.

   UsageSay she can add, or add up the numbers.

   Oppositesubtract

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