past and past participle
It indicates that one thing was put with another, or that something was included in a group, list, or set.
I added sugar to my tea.
The new name has been added to the list.
American English
How to pronounce added
verb · adjectiveA2Very common word
AAdihd
/ˈæ.ɾɪd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of add
Added is both the past form and the past participle of add, and it has two d's.
It indicates that one thing was put with another, or that something was included in a group, list, or set.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle
It indicates that numbers were combined to find a total.
She added five to ten.
The numbers were added correctly.
past and past participle
It indicates that extra information, words, or a comment was given when speaking or writing.
He added that the meeting would start at nine.
She has added a short note to the email.
past and past participle
It indicates that a quality, amount, or effect was made stronger or greater.
The bright curtains added color to the room.
The delay has added to our stress.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
In added and adding, keep two d's.