Pronunciations (2)
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/æd/
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æd
Verb
To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
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To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.
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to add numbers
[…]as easily as he can add together the ideas of two days or two years.
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I could add and subtract and multiply and divide, but I entered the wilderness when words became equations.
To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
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to add a column of numbers
To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).
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The Lord shall add to me another son.
Back to thy punishment, False fugitive, and to thy speed add wings.
To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information.
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He added that he would willingly consent to the entire abolition of the tax
"Bless your dear heart," she said, "I am sure I can tell you of a way to get back to Kansas." Then she added, "But, if I do, you must give me the Golden Cap."
To intensify; to augment; to increase.
Usage- Intransitive
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It adds to our anxiety.
I will add to your yoke
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Mostly, the microbiome is beneficial.[…]Research over the past few years, however, has implicated it in diseases from atherosclerosis to asthma to autism. Dr Yoshimoto and his colleagues would like to add liver cancer to that list.
To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
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He adds rapidly.
To summon minions or reinforcements.
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Typically, a hostile mob will add whenever it's within the aggro radius of a player.
To add someone as a friend.
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Noun
The addition of a song to a station's playlist.
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In a typical week, 10 to 15 songs may be up for consideration as “adds” of new songs for the station's playlist.
Effectiveness of their work is measured by the number of “adds” they receive on the airplay charts of major trades.
An act or instance of adding.
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List the number of adds and multiplies for each of the forms (6) , (7), and (8).
An additional enemy that joins a fight after the primary target.
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When the player has fought the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with.
Verb
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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We added two students to that dorm room
She added a personal note to her letter
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Add insult to injury
Add some extra plates to the dinner table
state or say further
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‘It doesn't matter,’ he supplied
bestow a quality on
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Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
The music added a lot to the play
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She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
This adds a light note to the program
make an addition by combining numbers
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Add 27 and 49, please!
determine the sum of
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Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
constitute an addition
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This paper will add to her reputation