Pronunciation

/əˈdɪʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act or process of adding; the addition of something to something else. 2. An additional quantity or item added to something. 3. A sum or total resulting from the addition of numbers. 4. (Computing) The process of inserting data into a database or file.
• Verb: To add; to place or insert something together with another thing, usually to increase the quantity or value. 5. To include or incorporate something as part of a whole.

Phrases

• “Addition problem” refers to a mathematical exercise involving the addition of numbers.
• “Add to” means to increase the amount or number of something.
• “Add up” implies to calculate the total by adding individual amounts.

Example Sentences

• Noun: She wrote down the sum of the two numbers, which was a significant addition to their total.
• Verb: Please add milk to my coffee, it’s too plain.
• In a sentence using ‘add’: He added some spices to the recipe to give it more flavor.

Synonyms

• Addition: Summation, augmentation, increment, extra, supplement
• Verb: Include, integrate, combine, enhance, augment

Antonyms

• Subtraction: Remove, deduct, decrease, lessen
• Subtract: Minus, take away