Synonyms: attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADD, ADHD, hyperkinetic syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal brain dysfunction, MBD
Definition: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
Similar words: syndrome
Definition: a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
Synonyms: add
Definition: make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
Usage: We added two students to that dorm room; She added a personal note to her letter; Add insult to injury; Add some extra plates to the dinner table
Similar words: increase
Definition: become bigger or greater in amount
Usage: The amount of work increased
Synonyms: add, add together
Definition: make an addition by combining numbers
Usage: Add 27 and 49, please!
Similar words: compute, cipher, calculate, cypher, reckon, work out, figure
Definition: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Synonyms: add, add together, add up, tally, sum, sum up, summate, tot, tot up, total, tote up
Definition: determine the sum of
Usage: Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
Similar words: count, number, numerate, enumerate
Definition: determine the number or amount of
Usage: Can you count the books on your shelf?; Count your change
Definition: state or say further
Usage: `It doesn't matter,' he supplied
Similar words: tell, say, state
Definition: express in words
Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name
Synonyms: lend, bring, impart, contribute, bestow, add
Definition: bestow a quality on
Usage: Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company; The music added a lot to the play; She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings; This adds a light note to the program
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: add
Definition: constitute an addition
Usage: This paper will add to her reputation
Similar words: make, form, constitute
Definition: to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
Usage: The branches made a roof; This makes a fine introduction