third-person singular verb
It puts one thing with another or includes something in a group, list, or set.
He always adds sugar to his coffee.
The chef adds a dash of salt to the soup.
American English
How to pronounce adds
verbA2Very common word
AADZ
/ædz/
One syllable.
Form of add
It puts one thing with another or includes something in a group, list, or set.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It combines numbers to find a total.
She adds five and seven in her head.
The app adds the numbers for you.
third-person singular verb
It gives extra information, words, or a comment when someone speaks or writes.
She adds a note at the end of her email.
He adds that the plan may change.
third-person singular verb
It makes a quality, amount, or effect stronger or greater.
The painting adds color to the room.
Her smile adds warmth to the conversation.
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.