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add

"Add" is a common and useful English word with a handful of everyday meanings. At its core, it is about bringing things together or putting something extra in. Here are the most important senses you will encounter.

1verbmathematics

When you combine two or more numbers to get a total, you are adding them. Think of it as counting everything together in one group.

mathematics / everyday language · Modern, widely used

If you add 5 and 3, you get 8.

The cashier added up all the prices to give me the total.

Can you add these numbers for me? 12, 7, and 4.

2verbputting something in or on

When you place something extra into a mixture, a group, or a situation, you add it. Imagine you are cooking and you put salt into the soup — you are adding salt.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She added a little sugar to her coffee.

The teacher added two new students to the class list.

They added a new room to the house.

3verbsaying something more

When you have already said something and then say one more thing on top of it, you add to what you said. It is like giving a small extra comment or piece of information.

everyday language / communication · Modern, widely used

He explained the plan and then added that everyone should bring a pen.

"And one more thing," she added, "the meeting starts at 9, not 10."

The manager added a few words of encouragement at the end of the speech.

4verbfigurativeincreasing or contributing to something

When something makes a situation stronger, bigger, or more intense, we say it adds to it. For example, a beautiful view can add to your enjoyment of a meal.

everyday language · Modern, widely used · figurative

The candles added a warm feeling to the room.

His rude comment only added to her frustration.

Good music really adds to the atmosphere of a party.

5verbconnecting online or in apps

In the digital world, when you connect with someone on social media or save a contact on your phone, you add them. It is the modern way of saying you are including someone in your network.

technology / social media · Modern, widely used

Can I add you on Instagram?

She added him as a friend on the app.

I'll add your number to my contacts right now.

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