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add.

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/æd/
  1. To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

    transitive
  2. To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.

    to add numbers
  3. To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.

    transitive
    to add a column of numbers
  4. To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).

    transitive
  5. To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information.

    transitive
  6. To intensify; to augment; to increase.

    intransitive
    It adds to our anxiety.
  7. To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

    intransitive
    He adds rapidly.
  8. To summon minions or reinforcements.

    intransitive
    Typically, a hostile mob will add whenever it's within the aggro radius of a player.
  9. To add someone as a friend.

    Internet · transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English adden, from Latin addō (“add, give unto”).

noun/æd/
  1. The addition of a song to a station's playlist.

  2. An act or instance of adding.

  3. An additional enemy that joins a fight after the primary target.

    When the player has fought the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English adden, from Latin addō (“add, give unto”).

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