Meaning & Definition of Add in English
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Add
/æd/
noun
1. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
synonym:
- attention deficit disorder,
- ADD,
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
- ADHD,
- hyperkinetic syndrome,
- minimal brain dysfunction,
- minimal brain damage,
- MBD
verb
1. Make an addition (to)
- Join or combine or unite with others
- Increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
- "We added two students to that dorm room"
- "She added a personal note to her letter"
- "Add insult to injury"
- "Add some extra plates to the dinner table"
synonym:
- add
2. State or say further
- "`it doesn't matter,' he supplied"
synonym:
- add,
- append,
- supply
3. Bestow a quality on
- "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"
- "The music added a lot to the play"
- "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"
- "This adds a light note to the program"
synonym:
- lend,
- impart,
- bestow,
- contribute,
- add,
- bring
4. Make an addition by combining numbers
- "Add 27 and 49, please!"
synonym:
- add,
- add together
5. Determine the sum of
- "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town"
synonym:
- total,
- tot,
- tot up,
- sum,
- sum up,
- summate,
- tote up,
- add,
- add together,
- tally,
- add up
6. Constitute an addition
- "This paper will add to her reputation"
synonym:
- add
Examples of using
Let me add a few words before you seal the letter.
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