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What does “add” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“add” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.

add

noun

a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
Synonymsattention deficit disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD hyperkinetic syndrome minimal brain dysfunction minimal brain damage MBD

verb

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
“We added two students to that dorm room”
“She added a personal note to her letter”
Oppositestake away
state or say further
“`It doesn't matter,' he supplied”
Synonymsappend supply
bestow a quality on
“Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”
“The music added a lot to the play”
Synonymslend impart bestow contribute bring
make an addition by combining numbers
“Add 27 and 49, please!”
Synonymsadd together
Oppositessubtract
determine the sum of
“Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town”
Synonymstotal tot tot up sum sum up summate tote up add together
constitute an addition
“This paper will add to her reputation”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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