English dictionary
add
verbPronunciation
æd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
verb
- make an addition by combining numbers
verb
- determine the sum of
verb
- state or say further
verb
- bestow a quality on
verb
- constitute an addition
Example sentences
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
Add 27 and 49, please!
Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
‘It doesn't matter,’ he supplied
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
This paper will add to her reputation