B2adjective 2K

Additional

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/

Meaning of Additional

more than was first mentioned or is usual

In simple words: more, extra

Additional in a sentence

• additional resources/funds/security/funding/costs
• The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service.
• He provided **additional information** about this incident.

How to use Additional

Use 'additional' to refer to something added. It's suitable for formal and neutral contexts, especially in academic or professional writing. Avoid using it in informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

additional + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'add' in 'additional' — it's like adding something extra.

Related words

Collocations with Additional

• additional information
• additional costs
• additional support
• additional resources
• additional time

Synonyms for Additional

• extra

Opposites of Additional

• original
• primary
• main

Common mistakes with Additional

• Using 'addition' instead of 'additional'
• Confusing 'additional' with 'further'
• Omitting 'an' before 'additional'

Frequently asked questions about Additional

What does Additional mean?

more, extra

What is the definition of Additional?

more than was first mentioned or is usual

How do you use Additional in a sentence?

additional resources/funds/security/funding/costs

Can you give another example of Additional?

The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service.

What are synonyms for Additional?

Common alternatives include extra.

What is the opposite of Additional?

Opposite meanings include original, primary, main.

What words go with Additional?

It commonly pairs with additional information, additional costs, additional support, additional resources, additional time.

What are common mistakes when using Additional?

Using 'addition' instead of 'additional' Confusing 'additional' with 'further' Omitting 'an' before 'additional'

How do you pronounce Additional?

US: /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/, UK: /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Additional?

Use 'additional' to refer to something added. It's suitable for formal and neutral contexts, especially in academic or professional writing. Avoid using it in informal conversations.

What CEFR level is Additional?

"Additional" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.