Dictionary Entry
add
verbFind the meaning of the word add, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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To join something to something else so as to increase the number, size, or amount; to put together two or more numbers or amounts to get a total.
Example Sentence
Please add sugar to my coffee to make it sweeter.
Usage Note
The word 'add' is commonly used when combining numbers (e.g., 'add 2 and 3'), ingredients in a recipe ('add flour to the mixture'), or items to a list ('add this task to your to-do list'). It implies increasing or joining things together. It is a fundamental term in mathematics and everyday communication.
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