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."

Synonyms of adding

Words with a similar meaning to adding:

• joining
• including
• appending
• incorporating

Antonyms of adding

Words with the opposite meaning to adding:

• subtracting
• removing

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