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add

[ad] / æd /
VERB
simple arithmetical process of increase; accumulation
Synonyms
STRONG
calculate cast compute count enumerate figure reckon sum summate tally tot total tote
WEAK
count up do addition reckon up tot up
Antonyms
STRONG
estimate guess subtract
WEAK
decrease deduct diminish lessen reduce remove withdraw
VERB
adjoin, increase; make further comment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boost continue include reply
STRONG
affix annex ante append augment hike pad parlay piggyback snowball spike supplement sweeten tag
WEAK
beef up build up charge up cue in figure in flesh out heat up hike up hitch on hook on hook up with jack up jazz up join together plug into pour it on run up say further slap on soup up speed up step up tack on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt
STRONG
decrease detach subtract
WEAK
deduct diminish lessen reduce remove withdraw

Example Sentences

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The tournament in North America could also represent a final chance for eight-time winner Messi and five-time winner Ronaldo to add to their hauls.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But a falling stock can be an opportunity, and Cathie Wood’s funds have used the weakness to add to positions.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Bad credit significantly increases borrowing costs, which can add up to thousands of dollars over the life of a loan compared with someone who has a strong credit score.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Those steps can be frustrating when they add delays and costs to already costly development projects.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

She likes to add little charms to the devices; she calls it hearing with style.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer