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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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Along with the warm hospitality, Único is upping the experience quotient of the hotel, even adding a kids’ spa and pickleball courts for its American target market.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This piece comes in black, blue, red, and yellow to add a pop of color to your space, and the back has a woven pattern that will upgrade any patio, porch, or yard.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025
While Major League Baseball has yet to ask Chisholm about the derby — the league office added the colorful character to the American League All-Star roster — the left-handed swinger already knows who his pitcher will be if he’s invited.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025
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Accessories are the easiest way into the look—extra-large market totes and slim Keds-like slippers add instant impact.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 9 July 2025
Along with the warm hospitality, Único is upping the experience quotient of the hotel, even adding a kids’ spa and pickleball courts for its American target market.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This piece comes in black, blue, red, and yellow to add a pop of color to your space, and the back has a woven pattern that will upgrade any patio, porch, or yard.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025
While Major League Baseball has yet to ask Chisholm about the derby — the league office added the colorful character to the American League All-Star roster — the left-handed swinger already knows who his pitcher will be if he’s invited.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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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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