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to add

to add

∞ 1.0
Include something extra to make something larger or better
  • verb
  • /æd/
translation icon : añadir
  • I'll add your biometrics to the system.
  • add value
  • add a new feature
  • add more

And then I'm going to add some parsley.

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Examples

  • And then I'm going to add some parsley.

    Evan Carmichael

  • Setting goals before a repetition begins will add motivation and purpose to the exercise.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Now I want you to add something in, OK?

  • And then we will add to that, right?

  • So I am going to just add this on here.

  • And if you could add a little note to each one.

    Unfavorable Odds (2022)

  • Now go and add a porch to that house I asked for.

    Milarepa (2025)

  • Then invite the parents to add any items they need to discuss to the agenda.

    Academic text (2011)

  • To meet the district and program goals, you may want to add additional ensembles.

    Academic text (2011)

  • When the butter starts to foam, add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.

Synonyms

to increase
vsto add
∞ 1.0

To make something larger or more in number

is the act of joining extras specifically to improve or enlarge
to contribute
vsto add
883 2.7

To give money, help, or ideas to make something work

is a more general act of joining extras not limited to group help
to add to
vsto add
822 1.8

Make something larger in number, amount or degree

is about joining extras to increase size or improve quality
to enhance
vsto add
424 4.0

Make something better or more attractive

is about joining extras specifically to make something greater or better
to throw in
vsto add
  • Informal
97 2.7

Add something extra for free

covers any joining of extras, not only free or bonus additions
to enrich
vsto add
85 3.9

To make something better by adding knowledge or nutrients

is the general joining of extras to increase size or quality
to inject
vsto add
62 3.9

Add a new idea or quality to something

is focused on joining extras to increase or improve rather than idea insertion
to supplement
vsto add
61 4.3

To add extra information to make something more complete

is wider, covering any joining of extras not only to fix lacks
to augment
vsto add
52 5.3

To make something bigger by adding more to it

focuses on joining extras to produce greater or better results
to beef up
vsto add
  • Informal
34 4.5

To make something stronger or more effective

is the act of joining extras for any increase or improvement
to put on
vsto add
34 1.7

To add something to a building to make it larger

is the general joining of extras to increase or enhance something
to tack on
vsto add
19 4.1

Add something extra that was not planned

is the planned act of joining extras to make something better or larger
to add on
vsto add
9 3.2

To attach something extra to what already exists

is the broader act of joining extras to make something greater or better
to tag on
vsto add
  • Informal
2 3.4

To add something extra at the end

is broader, applying to deliberate joining of extras for improvement
to superadd
vsto add
8.6

To put something extra into or on what is already there

is the general action of joining something extra to increase or improve

Antonyms

to reduce
∞ 1.6

To make something smaller in amount, size, or number

to take away
795 2.3

To remove something from a place or reduce something important, for example a right

to diminish
201 3.7

To become less in size, importance, or value

Idioms

to add insult to injury
  • Informal
12 4.5

To make a bad situation worse by saying or doing something that hurts someone more

to add fuel to the fire
  • Informal
7 5.9

To make a bad situation worse by saying or doing something that makes people angrier

Phrasal Verbs

to add to
822 1.8

Make something larger in number, amount or degree

to add up
118 1.0

Find the total of several numbers

to add up
  • Informal
84 3.1

Seem logical when you think about the details

to add on
9 3.2

To attach something extra to what already exists

to add together
7 1.0

To calculate the total of two or more numbers by putting them together

to add character
1 3.5

To make a place or thing look more interesting and special

to add a barb
  • Offensive
7.5

To say a sharp, hurtful comment to make someone feel bad

to add a shim
  • Specialized
7.4

A small program added to help old software run on a new system temporarily

to add a shim
  • Specialized
7.3

A thin piece that you put under something to make it level

to add ballast
  • Specialized
7.1

To put extra weight into a boat or vehicle to make it more stable

to add foley
  • Specialized
7.7

Include recorded sounds in a film or TV show to make the scene seem real

to add some visuals
3.1

To include pictures or simple drawings to make information clearer

Compounds

add-on
22 3.9

A thing you add to a program or device to give extra features

add-in
  • Specialized
1 5.4

A circuit board you put into a computer to add features like sound or graphics

add-in
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A small program added to an app to give extra features like charts or image editing

How Much

to augment
52 5.3
to add
∞ 1.0
boost
153 2.7

Surface Forms

add infinitive
added past
added past participle
adding present participle
adds third person singular

Etymology

Add originally meant 'put with' (from ad- 'to' and a root for 'join'), so to add a feature or skill is to put something extra with the original thing to make it larger or better.