Word
adding
US/ˈædɪŋ/
UK/ˈædɪŋ/
Definitions
01putting things together
A1 · Beginner
v. putting two or more things together to increase the size, number, or amount.
v. the process of joining or uniting something to something else so as to increase the size, number, or importance.
“Adding a little salt to the soup makes it taste much better.”
“Adding the final chapter to the manuscript provided the closure that the narrative had previously lacked.”
Usage
often used with the preposition 'to'
Antonyms
02calculating a total
A1 · Beginner Mathematics
v. calculating the total of two or more numbers.
v. performing the mathematical operation of addition to find a sum.
“She is still learning about adding and subtracting in her math class.”
“Adding up the monthly expenses revealed a significant discrepancy between the projected budget and the actual expenditure.”
Usage
often followed by 'up'
Antonyms
03the act of addition
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. the action of putting something extra into a group or a mix.
n. the act or instance of performing an addition.
“The adding of new members to the club happens every January.”
“The constant adding of new regulations has made it difficult for small businesses to remain compliant without hiring legal counsel.”
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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