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to add
01
to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity
Transitive: to add sth | to add sth to sth
Examples
An extra paragraph was added to the report for additional information.
02
(mathematics) to put numbers or amounts together and find the total
Intransitive
Transitive: to add two or more numbers | to add a number to another
Examples
Add 5 and 3 to get a total of 8.
03
to put something such as an ingredient, additional element, etc. together with something else
Transitive: to add an ingredient or element | to add an ingredient or element to sth
Examples
Fertilizer is added to the soil to promote plant growth.
3.1
to contribute to something, particularly by enhancing its quality
Transitive: to add a quality to sth
Examples
The artwork will add a touch of sophistication to the living room.
04
used to introduce new information, particularly in order to support what one previously said
Transitive: to add sth | to add that
Examples
' Make sure to double-check your work, ' he added.
Lexical Tree
addable
adder
addible
add
