Add

Quick meaning: Add is a verb meaning To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.

Meaning

To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
2. (transitive) To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).
3. (transitive) To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information.
4. (intransitive) To intensify; to augment; to increase.
5. (intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
6. (intransitive, video games) To summon minions or reinforcements.
7. (transitive) To join or unite (e.g. 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.

Example Sentences

to add numbers

to add a column of numbers

The Lord shall add to me another son.

Back to thy punishment, False fugitive, and to thy speed add wings.

Word Forms

• adds
• adding
• added
• addest
• addedst
• addeth

Synonyms for add

Depending on context, synonyms include annex, sum, bestow, give, coalesce, join.

Antonyms for add

Common opposites include subtract, remove, deduct, take off, take away.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include total, sum, summate, impart, contribute, supply.

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