added; adding; adds
1
: to join or unite so as to bring about an increase or improvement
adds 60 acres to his land
wine adds a creative touch to cooking
2
: to say further : append
Do you have anything else to add to the discussion?
3
: to combine (numbers) into an equivalent simple quantity or number
4
: to include as a member of a group
Don't forget to add me in.
1
a
: to perform addition
b
: to come together or unite by addition
The facts added together to support his theory.
2
a
: to serve as an addition
The movie will add to his fame.
b
: to make an addition
added to her savings
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Examples of add in a Sentence
Verb
She's planning to add some new flowers to the garden.
The company is adding over 200 jobs this year.
This winter, he added skiing to his list of favorite sports.
Add one cup of sugar to the mixture.
Next, add the remaining butter to the pan.
In this dish, fresh herbs add lots of color and flavor.
We can help you add excitement to your vacation.
The historical details add depth to his story.
She adds a certain amount of experience and authority to the project.
When you add three and seven, you get ten.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Let things settle, then take one clear step that actually feels aligned and manageable without forcing unnecessary effort or adding extra pressure to yourself.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Purdue recruit added another homer and two RBIs in 7-4 win over Bolingbrook, extending her program record for career homers to 41.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The incident occurred off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, the UKMTO said, adding that the ship's entire crew has been reported safe.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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Verb
Tobias Harris – a name that still echoes uncomfortably in Orlando – poured in 30 points, adding another layer of irony to a franchise that once traded him away for essentially nothing.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Let things settle, then take one clear step that actually feels aligned and manageable without forcing unnecessary effort or adding extra pressure to yourself.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Purdue recruit added another homer and two RBIs in 7-4 win over Bolingbrook, extending her program record for career homers to 41.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The incident occurred off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, the UKMTO said, adding that the ship's entire crew has been reported safe.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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add
verb1
a
: to join or unite to a thing so as to increase or improve it
add a wing to the house
color adds a creative touch
b
: to unite or combine in a single whole
c
: to include as a member of a group
add me in
2
: to say something more
add to her remarks
3
: to combine (numbers) into a single number that has the same total value
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