add

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As a verb, add means join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate. As a noun, it means the addition of a song to a station's playlist.

Meanings of add

14 meanings

verb

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.
“to add numbers”
To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
“to add a column of numbers”
To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).
To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on.
To make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on.
“It adds to our anxiety.”
mathematicsTo perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
“He adds rapidly.”
video gamesTo summon minions or reinforcements.
“Typically, a hostile mob will add whenever it's within the aggro radius of a player.”
Make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
“We added two students to that dorm room”
“She added a personal note to her letter”
“Add insult to injury”
Determine the sum of
“Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town”
Similar: total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate

noun

radioThe addition of a song to a station's playlist.
computer scienceAn act or instance of adding.
video gamesAn additional enemy that joins a fight after the primary target.
“When the player has fought the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with.”
A condition characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation
Similar: attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, hyperkinetic syndrome, minimal brain dysfunction, minimal brain damage