Synonyms for

Add

Verb / æd / Another word for add — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To combine two or more numbers to find their total

Synonyms & similar words

tot bring sum mbd subtract bestow adhd append contribute summate tally supply impart lend total sum total plus combine join increase aggregate amass append augment count enlarge gather reckon tally accumulate annex assemble

Synonyms by register

Formal

append augment amplify supplement

Informal

throw in tack on pile on stick on

Literary

amass gather accumulate

Antonyms

subtract remove deduct take away decrease lessen diminish

Common collocations

  • add to
  • add up
  • add more
  • add something
  • add value
  • add insult to injury
  • add a comment

Word family

noun addition
verb add
adjective additional
adverb additionally

Usage note

When adding numbers, 'add' is the most common term. For adding items to a list or collection, 'append' or 'include' can be more formal alternatives.

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Example sentences

  1. I will add two apples to the three apples to make five apples.
  2. Can you add these two numbers for me?
  3. I need to add more salt to the soup to make it taste better.
  4. He likes to add sugar to his coffee.
  5. The teacher wants the students to add more details to their stories.

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