American English
/æd̚/
One syllable.
To put one thing with another, or to include something in a group, list, or set.
Practice out loudTo put one thing with another, or to include something in a group, list, or set.
Add the eggs to the bowl.
We added her name to the list.
add an ingredient · add a name to a list · add a new member
add + noun + to + noun
add + noun
To combine numbers to find the total.
Add 5 to 10.
Add the two numbers together.
add numbers · add up the total
add + number + to + number
add + number + and + number
To give extra information, words, or a comment when speaking or writing.
She added a note at the end.
He added that he was tired.
add a comment · add more information · add a note
add + noun
add + that + sentence
To make a quality, amount, or effect stronger or greater.
The flowers add color to the room.
The delay added to our stress.
add to the problem · add value · add color
something + add(s) + to + noun
something + add(s) + noun + to + noun
To calculate the total of several numbers.
Add up the numbers on the receipt.
To make a particular total when combined.
The bills add up to $200.
To increase something or make it stronger.
The noise added to my headache.
In added and adding, keep two d's.