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add is the dictionary form of adds Definition of add
add has definitions from the fields of mathematics,medicine
1
[ verb ] make an addition (to); join with others; increase by another or several

Examples

"We added two students to that dorm room" "She added a personal note to her letter" "Add insult to injury"

2
[ verb ] state or say further

Synonyms

supply append

Examples

`It doesn't matter,' he supplied"

3
[ verb ] of a quality, as in

Synonyms

contribute lend bring impart bestow

Examples

: "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"

4
[ verb ] (mathematics) make an addition by combining numbers

Synonyms

add_together

Examples

"Add 27 and 49, please!"

5
[ verb ] determine the sum of

Synonyms

add_up total summate tot_up add_together sum_up sum tally tote_up tot

Examples

"Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town"

6
[ noun ] (medicine) a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

Synonyms

adhd attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder hyperkinetic_syndrome mbd minimal_brain_damage minimal_brain_dysfunction attention_deficit_disorder

7
[ verb ] constitute an addition

Examples

"This paper will add to her reputation"

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Rhymes with

ad's adz ads' ads scads cyclades

Phonetic and Homophones

AE1 D Z

Similar Spelling

adios Addis adz adze

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