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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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Each of these budget items might seem affordable, but upkeep and maintenance expenses add up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

This is about 55 basis points above fiscal 2018 levels, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Investors who want to reduce concentration but keep a traditional market-cap weighting could add sector funds to their portfolio, Davi says.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Upstairs in his bedroom, tropical sounds and steelpan music add to the feeling of sleeping in a seaside resort.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“Can I—can I have them back? I’d like to know how it ends. It’s about a different world,” I add quickly.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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Number and Operations: Fractions

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Operations and Algebraic Thinking

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Measurement and Data

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