added; adding; adds
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.
1
a
: to perform addition
b
: to come together or unite by addition
The facts added together to support his theory.
2
a
: to serve as an addition
The movie will add to his fame.
b
: to make an addition
added to her savings
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attention deficit disorder
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
West is usually first in line every year at the store for the event, reported Rough Trade’s Flanagan, who added that by 8 p.m. on Friday, five people had queued up.
—Ed Christman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
No doubt that’s what persuaded Nashville recording exec Cindy Mabe to ask Wilson to add a country label to her portfolio and release her second album to both markets.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The new standard could be legally challenged by industry groups that have argued that excessively raising the standard exceeds Labor’s authority and adds heavy regulatory and financial burdens or compliance costs.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Porter added 22 points and Aaron Gordon 14 for Denver, which made all seven of its field goal attempts and all three free throws over the final 4:24.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Apr. 2024
That sentence was added in 1972 during the rise of what was then called the gay rights movement.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
The police chief added that a little later, a 12-year-old boy also arrived at a local hospital.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
Joseph Donati led Terra Nova with two hits, including a triple, and knocked in four runs and Vincent Smith added a double and two RBIs to lead the way.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
West is usually first in line every year at the store for the event, reported Rough Trade’s Flanagan, who added that by 8 p.m. on Friday, five people had queued up.
—Ed Christman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
No doubt that’s what persuaded Nashville recording exec Cindy Mabe to ask Wilson to add a country label to her portfolio and release her second album to both markets.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
The new standard could be legally challenged by industry groups that have argued that excessively raising the standard exceeds Labor’s authority and adds heavy regulatory and financial burdens or compliance costs.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Porter added 22 points and Aaron Gordon 14 for Denver, which made all seven of its field goal attempts and all three free throws over the final 4:24.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
—Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Apr. 2024
That sentence was added in 1972 during the rise of what was then called the gay rights movement.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
The police chief added that a little later, a 12-year-old boy also arrived at a local hospital.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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add
verb1
a
: to join or unite to a thing so as to increase or improve it
add a wing to the house
color adds a creative touch
b
: to unite or combine in a single whole
c
: to include as a member of a group
add me in
2
: to say something more
add to her remarks
3
: to combine (numbers) into a single number that has the same total value
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