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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Latin addere, from ad + dare (“to give, put”). Compare date, do.

Pronunciation [edit]

Verb [edit]

add (third-person singular simple present adds, present participle adding, simple past and past participle added)

  1. (transitive) To join or unite, as one thing to another, or as several particulars, so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate. Hence: To sum up; to put together mentally.
    to add numbers
    • (Can we date this quote?) John Locke
      […] as easily as he can add together the ideas of two days or two years.
  2. (transitive) To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
    to add a column of numbers
  3. (transitive) To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on).
  4. (transitive) To append, as a statement; to say further.
    • 1855, Thomas Babington Macaulay, The History of England from the Accession of James the Second, volume 3, page 37 [1]:
      He added that he would willingly consent to the entire abolition of the tax
    • 1900, L. Frank Baum , The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter 23
      "Bless your dear heart," she said, "I am sure I can tell you of a way to get back to Kansas." Then she added, "But, if I do, you must give me the Golden Cap."
  5. (intransitive) To make an addition. To add to, to augment; to increase.
    It adds to our anxiety.
  6. (intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
    He adds rapidly.

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Usage notes [edit]

  • We add by bringing things together so as to form a whole.
  • We join by putting one thing to another in close or continuous connection.
  • We annex by attaching some adjunct to a larger body.
  • We unite by bringing things together so that their parts adhere or intermingle.
  • Things coalesce by coming together or mingling so as to form one organization.
  • To add quantities; to join houses; to annex territory; to unite kingdoms; to make parties coalesce

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Translations [edit]

to append, as a statement
to make an addition
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition
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Noun [edit]

add (plural adds)

  1. (video games) An additional enemy that joined the fight after the primary target.
    After engaging the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with.
  2. (computer science) An act or instance of adding.

Anagrams [edit]

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