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Additional

UK /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/US /["/əˈdɪʃənl/"]/

Definition

more than was first mentioned or is usual

In simple words: more, extra

Examples

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

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • extra

Antonyms

  • original
  • primary
  • main

Common mistakes

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