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[ əˈdɛd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

usage

To put something with something else or to include something as part of something else.

Synonyms

append, attach, include, incorporate, join.

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Word Description / Examples
added

Used when something is put or combined with something else, typically to increase the quantity or improve the overall result.

  • She added more sugar to the coffee.
  • The company added new features to the software.
include

Used to indicate that someone or something is part of a group or set.

  • The price includes taxes.
  • We should include everyone in the invitation list.
append

Typically used in computer programming or when referring to adding extra information at the end of a document.

  • You can append this text to the end of the file.
  • The function allows you to append new elements to the list.
join

Used when two or more things are brought together to form a connection or union, can be physical or conceptual.

  • She decided to join the gym.
  • The two rivers join at this point.
attach

Used when physically or electronically joining one thing to another, like documents to an email.

  • Please attach the file to your email.
  • He attached the photo to the wall.
incorporate

Used in formal situations to mean combining or integrating something into a larger whole, often involving complex processes.

  • The new policy will incorporate feedback from all departments.
  • We need to incorporate different viewpoints into the study.

Examples of usage

  • I added some sugar to my coffee.
  • She added her name to the list of participants.
  • The chef added a special ingredient to the recipe.
  • He added a new chapter to his book.
  • We can add your suggestion to the agenda.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are combined to give a sum.

Synonyms

aggregate, sum, total.

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Word Description / Examples
added

This word is typically used when something extra is included or combined with something else.

  • She added sugar to her coffee
  • The teacher added another chapter to the study material
sum

This word is commonly used in mathematics or finance when referring to the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers.

  • The sum of 5 and 7 is 12
  • She calculated the sum of all her expenses for the month
total

This word is often used to refer to the complete amount or number when everything is counted together.

  • The total cost of the project was $2000
  • In total, there were 50 participants in the event
aggregate

This word is usually used when combining different items, amounts, or data points into a whole, often for analysis.

  • The aggregate score of the team was impressive
  • They will aggregate the data from all sources for the report

Examples of usage

  • The student solved the addition problem.
  • We learned how to do simple additions in class.
  • The teacher explained the concept of addition to the students.

Translations

Translations of the word "added" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adicionado

🇮🇳 जोड़ा गया

🇩🇪 hinzugefügt

🇮🇩 ditambahkan

🇺🇦 додано

🇵🇱 dodany

🇯🇵 追加された

🇫🇷 ajouté

🇪🇸 añadido

🇹🇷 eklenmiş

🇰🇷 추가된

🇸🇦 مضاف

🇨🇿 přidáno

🇸🇰 pridané

🇨🇳 添加的

🇸🇮 dodano

🇮🇸 bætt við

🇰🇿 қосылған

🇬🇪 დამატებული

🇦🇿 əlavə edilmiş

🇲🇽 añadido

Etymology

The word 'add' has its origin from the Old English word 'ad-dian' which means 'to give, present, deliver, pay'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of combining numbers or elements to form a total. The word has been used in various languages and cultures to denote the act of joining or including something with another. The concept of addition is fundamental in mathematics and plays a crucial role in everyday life.

See also: add, addable, adder, addict, adding, addition, additional, additions, additive, addon.

Word Frequency Rank

At #540 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.