CEFR B1

adding to

verb phrase

Meaning

Increasing something or making it larger in amount, size, or degree.

Examples

The new information is adding to the complexity of the problem.
His constant complaints were adding to the tension in the room.

Synonyms: increasing, enhancing, augmenting

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adding to (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: ˈæd.ɪŋ tuː

Definition

Increasing something or making it larger in amount, size, or degree.

Examples

The new information is adding to the complexity of the problem.
His constant complaints were adding to the tension in the room.

How to Use adding to

adding to something (prepositional phrase): Increasing or making something larger. — "The new wing is adding to the hospital's capacity."
adding to the problem/difficulty/tension (collocation): Making a negative situation worse. — "His constant lateness was adding to the team's stress."

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