Etimology
From Middle English adden, from Latin addō (“add, give unto”), from ad (“to”) + dō (“give”).
verb
add (third-person singular simple present adds, present participle adding, simple past and past participle added)
(transitive) 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.
To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.
(transitive) To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
(transitive) To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).
(transitive) To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on.
(intransitive) To make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on.
(intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
(intransitive, video games) To summon minions or reinforcements.
(transitive, Internet, text messaging, video games) To add someone as a friend.
Examples
to add numbers
[…] as easily as he can add together the ideas of two days or two years.
to add a column of numbers
The Lord shall add to me another son.
Back to thy punishment, False fugitive, and to thy speed add wings.
He added that he would willingly consent to the entire abolition of the tax
"Bless your dear heart," she said, "I am sure I can tell you of a way to get back to Kansas." Then she added, "But, if I do, you must give me the Golden Cap."
It adds to our anxiety.
I will add to your yoke
Mostly, the microbiome is beneficial. […] Research over the past few years, however, has implicated it in diseases from atherosclerosis to asthma to autism. Dr Yoshimoto and his colleagues would like to add liver cancer to that list.
He adds rapidly.
Typically, a hostile mob will add whenever it's within the aggro radius of a player.
Related words
synonyms
(join or unite so as to increase the number): annex; See also Thesaurus:add
(put together mentally): add up, sum; See also Thesaurus:summate
(give by way of increased possession): bestow, give; See also Thesaurus:give
(combine elements into one quantity): coalesce, join, unite
(say further information): mention, note
(make an addition): augment, increase; See also Thesaurus:augment
(perform the arithmetical operation of addition):
antonyms
(antonym(s) of "quantity"): subtract
(antonym(s) of "matter"): remove
related terms
addend
noun
add (plural adds)
(radio) The addition of a song to a station's playlist.
(computer science) An act or instance of adding.
(video games) An additional enemy that joins a fight after the primary target.
Examples
In a typical week, 10 to 15 songs may be up for consideration as “adds” of new songs for the station's playlist.
Effectiveness of their work is measured by the number of “adds” they receive on the airplay charts of major trades.
List the number of adds and multiplies for each of the forms , , and .
When the player has fought the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with.