add-on
- 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
Pleasure 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.
Academic text (2010) -
Several commercial browser add-ons are designed to block phishing.
Academic text (2012) -
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
A person, thing, or extra part put into something to improve it
An extra pill or food that people take to give needed nutrients
A change that makes something better, more useful, or more attractive
A phone or number connected to the main office line
An extra part or device that improves how something works
A small program you add to a larger program to give it new features
A small program you add to software to give it new features
A circuit board you put into a computer to add features like sound or graphics
A device you add to a computer to make it work better or be easier to use
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
How Essential
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.