Add to Meaning in English
expression
ˈæd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
AD-too, AD-tuh, AD-tih
ˈæd/ /tˈuː
AD-TOO
Definition
To make something larger, greater, or more intense by including more of something; to increase by including extra parts or amounts.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with amounts, feelings, reasons, or problems (e.g., 'add to the total', 'add to the excitement', 'add to the difficulty'). Not just about numbers—can mean making an effect stronger.
Spanish: sumar a - añadir aPortuguese (BR): adicionar a - acrescentar aPortuguese (PT): adicionar a - acrescentar aChinese (Simplified): 增加到 - 添加到Chinese (Traditional): 增加到 - 添加到Hindi: में जोड़नाArabic: يُضيف إلىBengali: যোগ করা - বাড়ানোRussian: добавлять к - увеличиватьJapanese: 加える - 増やすVietnamese: làm tăng thêm - bổ sung vàoKorean: 더하다 - 추가하다Turkish: eklemek - arttırmakUrdu: میں اضافہ کرنا - بڑھاناIndonesian: menambah - menambahkan
Example Sentences
Please add to your answer if you remember more.
basic
Can you add to this list?
basic
Sugar will only add to your problems.
basic
The music really added to the atmosphere at the party.
natural
New rules will just add to our workload.
natural
Her joke added to the fun of the evening.
natural