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Added - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Added means something extra that has been included or combined with another thing. It is often used to show an increase in quantity, quality, or value. For example, She added sugar to her tea.

added

/ˈædəd/ /ˈædɪd/

Definition:

Joined or combined to increase quantity or enhance quality.

Synonyms:

extra, supplementary, additional, appended, included

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

subtracted, removed, excluded

Common Collocations:

added value, added bonus, added pressure, added cost, added benefit

Derivatives:

adding, addable (addible), addition

Usage Tips:

Use "added" to describe something extra incorporated into a whole or as the past tense of "add."

Common Phrases:

added insult to injury, added bonus, added weight to the argument

Etymology:

From Latin "addere," meaning "to join" or "unite."

Examples:

  • 1. She added sugar to her coffee for sweetness.
  • 2. The teacher added more examples for clarity.
  • 3. He regretted the comment he added later.
  • 4. The report included an added section on recommendations.

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