CEFR A2

adding

verb

Meaning

To join something to something else so that it becomes part of it; to increase the size, number, or importance of something by putting more of it with it.

Examples

She is adding a new chapter to her book.
We are adding more chairs to the dining room.

Synonyms: joining, including, appending, incorporating

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adding (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈædɪŋ/

Definition

To join something to something else so that it becomes part of it; to increase the size, number, or importance of something by putting more of it with it.

Examples

She is adding a new chapter to her book.
We are adding more chairs to the dining room.
The company is adding new features to its software.

How to Use adding

adding to (prepositional phrase): Increasing something or making it worse. — "The constant noise is adding to my stress."
adding up (phrasal verb): To make sense; to seem reasonable. — "His story doesn't add up; I think he's lying."
adding up (phrasal verb): To increase in quantity or amount. — "The small expenses are adding up quickly."

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