add

Definition

To put something together with something else, or to increase an amount by including more. It can also mean to say one more thing after speaking.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns: 'add something to something', 'add up numbers', and 'I'd like to add...'. For math, 'add' means combine numbers. In writing or speech, it often introduces extra information. Don't confuse 'add' with 'increase': you add an item, but a price increases.

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