A1verb high_frequency_chunk

Add

🇬🇧 UK /["/æd/","/ædz/","/ˈædɪd/","/ˈædɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/æd/","/ædz/","/ˈædɪd/","/ˈædɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Add

to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc.

In simple words: to put together or to include more

Add in a sentence

• Please add your name to the list.
• If you add two and two, you get four.
• Can you add more salt to the soup?
• She wants to add a new feature to the app.
• The teacher asked me to add my homework to the folder.
• He added that he was running late.
• We can add a meeting next week if needed.
• She will add more details to her report.

How to use Add

Use 'add' in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid it in very technical or academic writing where more specific terms might be required.

Grammar pattern

add + object

Memory hint

Think of 'adding' toys to a pile, like stacking blocks.

Related words

Collocations with Add

• hastily
• hurriedly
• quickly
• hasten to

Synonyms for Add

• include
• attach
• join
• combine
• contribute

Opposites of Add

• subtract
• remove
• deduct

Common mistakes with Add

• 'Add to' used incorrectly as if it were 'add with'
• Confusing 'add' with 'add up' which has different meanings
• 'Adding' used without an object

Frequently asked questions about Add

What does Add mean?

to put together or to include more

What is the definition of Add?

to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc.

How do you use Add in a sentence?

Please add your name to the list.

Can you give another example of Add?

If you add two and two, you get four.

What are synonyms for Add?

Common alternatives include include, attach, join, combine, contribute.

What is the opposite of Add?

Opposite meanings include subtract, remove, deduct.

What words go with Add?

It commonly pairs with hastily, hurriedly, quickly, hasten to.

What are common mistakes when using Add?

'Add to' used incorrectly as if it were 'add with' Confusing 'add' with 'add up' which has different meanings 'Adding' used without an object

How do you pronounce Add?

US: /["/æd/","/ædz/","/ˈædɪd/","/ˈædɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/æd/","/ædz/","/ˈædɪd/","/ˈædɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Add?

Use 'add' in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid it in very technical or academic writing where more specific terms might be required.

What CEFR level is Add?

"Add" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.