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Pronunciation: [/æd/]

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add: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use add in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(verb) to put numbers together to find the total. It's like counting how many things you have in total.

Example

I will add 5 and 3 to get the sum.

Example

I will not add any sugar to my tea today.

Example

Can you add 10 and 20 for me?

Context: “everyday tasks”

(verb) to put something with something else to make it bigger or make it better. It's like combining things to make something new.

Example

I will add some spices to the soup to make it tastier.

Example

Don't add more weight to your backpack, it's already heavy.

Example

Should I add more milk to the batter?

How to pronounce add

Pronunciation: [/æd/]

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