added

word · lemma: add

/ˈædəd/
A-did
/ˈædɪd/
A-did

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'add'. It means that something was put in, joined, increased, or included with something else.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in both literal and abstract contexts: 'added sugar', 'added a name', 'added pressure'. As an adjective before a noun, it often means 'extra': 'added cost', 'added benefit'. Don't confuse it with the math-only meaning; it is also used for including information, people, features, or effects.

Example Sentences

I added milk to my coffee.

basic

She added her name to the list.

basic

The new road added ten minutes to our trip.

basic

They added a few more chairs when extra guests showed up.

natural

His joke added a little humor to a tense meeting.

natural

I never added you to the group chat, did I?

natural