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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
Example
An extra paragraph was added to the report for additional information.
Please add your name to the list of participants.
The teacher will add new examples to clarify the concept.
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
Example
Add 5 and 3 to get a total of 8.
Add 6 to the overall sum.
Add the scores of each round to calculate the final score.
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
Example
Fertilizer is added to the soil to promote plant growth.
I will add milk to my cereal for breakfast.
She added some chopped onions to the recipe for flavor.
3.1
to contribute to something, particularly by enhancing its quality
Transitive: to add a quality to sth
Example
The artwork will add a touch of sophistication to the living room.
Using bold font can add emphasis to key points in a presentation.
Your experience will add value to the team's project.
04
used to introduce new information, particularly in order to support what one previously said
Transitive: to add sth | to add that
Example
' Make sure to double-check your work, ' he added.
“ We ’ll leave at noon, ” he said, then added, “ if the weather is good. ”
She explained the rules and added that they must follow them carefully.
