adding
- 01 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.
Simple“Adding a little salt to the soup makes it taste much better.”
In context“Adding the final chapter to the manuscript provided the closure that the narrative had previously lacked.”
Usageoften used with the preposition 'to'
Antonyms - 02 A1 Beginner
v.calculating the total of two or more numbers.
v.performing the mathematical operation of addition to find a sum.
Simple“She is still learning about adding and subtracting in her math class.”
In context“Adding up the monthly expenses revealed a significant discrepancy between the projected budget and the actual expenditure.”
Usageoften followed by 'up'
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the action of putting something extra into a group or a mix.
n.the act or instance of performing an addition.
Simple“The adding of new members to the club happens every January.”
In context“The constant adding of new regulations has made it difficult for small businesses to remain compliant without hiring legal counsel.”
Usage adding extra · adding new