Add (Verb)
Meaning 1
State or say further; "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- She hesitated, then added that she was not sure if she could make it to the meeting.
- The manager thought for a moment before adding that the company was open to negotiations.
- He stated that the project was on schedule, and then added that there were some minor delays.
- The professor wrote on the board, then added verbally that the formula was also known as the Pythagorean theorem.
- The tour guide pointed out the landmark, and then added that it was built in the 19th century.
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Meaning 2
Bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 3
Constitute an addition; "This paper will add to her reputation".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 4
Make an addition by combining numbers; "Add 27 and 49, please!".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 5
Determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of; "We added two students to that dorm room"; "She added a personal note to her letter"; "Add insult to injury"; "Add some extra plates to the dinner table".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..