Synonyms for add

Synonyms for (noun) add

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 for (verb) add

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


Synonyms: append, add, supply

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


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