add

A1
US /æd/
verb Freq #1732

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    to make an addition to

    But wait; that's not all! If you order now, we'll add in another vacuum for no additional cost!

  2. 2
    verb

    to make an addition by combining numbers

    I added the numbers together.

  3. 3
    verb

    to determine the sum of

    I added my monthly expenses.

  4. 4
    verb

    to state or say further

    Let me add that I agree with what the others have said.

  5. 5
    verb

    to constitute an addition

    This paper will add to their reputation.

  6. 6
    verb

    To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.

    to add numbers

  7. 7
    verb

    To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.

    to add a column of numbers

  8. 8
    verb

    To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).

    The Lord shall add to me another son.

Etymology

From Middle English adden, from Latin addō (“add, give unto”).

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
3 verb · to determine the sum of tally
4 verb · to state or say further supply
6 verb · to sum up; to put together... add up
7 verb · to combine elements of... coalescejoinunite
8 verb · to give by way of increased... bestow
Opposites
Word family
Derived forms add-inadd-onaddableaddedlyadderadderalladdibleadditionadditivebulk-addcoaddcoadded
Related forms addend

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