add-on
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- noun
- /ˈædˌɔn/
- I'll start you out with the basic package, and then we can talk about add-ons later.
- add-on component
- several add-ons
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Watch on YouTubePleasure is a nice little add on that we can have.
- Pleasure is a nice little add on that we can have.
- So it's, it's an add on, it's a surplus.
- And they're very simple add-ons to your tap.
- That is not an aftermarket add on that tends to work.
- So HubSpot has a add on software called Chili Pepper.
- All this stuff now or add-ons, you know, that's not part of the the CPI.
- You can slot in all of these DLC add-ons from Liam Lee itself.
- Or maybe you're adding a new feature to the product, an add on that is included at the same price, right?
- Yes, those six are the books of the month, but book of the month also has add-ons.
Examples
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This purifier is a high priority add on to keep your work environment safe.
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Digital texts are included as add-ons in PARCC and SMARTER Balanced Assessment materials.
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This was an add on to an existing object.
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It's always an add on to an existing space.
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And then we have this special add on kit for better eyes and noses.
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There are several add-ons that provide raiders with knowledge of their environment so that they can raid better.
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Several commercial browser add-ons are designed to block phishing.
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The new graphics card is a valuable add-on that enhances the computer's performance.
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Installing the antivirus software is an important add-on for keeping your device secure.
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This new feature is an excellent add-on that offers additional functionalities to the app.
Synonyms
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1.6
A person, thing, or extra part put into something to improve it
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3.9
An extra pill or food that people take to give needed nutrients
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4.2
A change that makes something better, more useful, or more attractive
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4.0
A phone or number connected to the main office line
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3.5
An extra part or device that improves how something works
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3.5
A small program you add to a larger program to give it new features
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4.2
A small program you add to software to give it new features
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3.1
A device you add to a computer to make it work better or be easier to use
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5.4
A circuit board you put into a computer to add features like sound or graphics
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4.8
An extra product you add to an existing system to give it new features
An extra feature you add to a product or system to make it work better
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Add-on is made from the simple parts add ('to put more') and on ('attached' or 'on top'), so picture sticking a small extra piece onto a toy. That's why an add-on is something you attach to a device or program to give extra features.