Meaning

To put together or combine with something else; to increase the number, amount, or value.
to join something to something else; to include

Example Sentences

He decided to add more details to the report.

Please add sugar to my coffee.

Example Expressions

add fuel to the fire

Synonyms

increase, attach, include, combine, augment, append
Entry 1
increase, attach, include, combine, augment
Entry 2
include, append, attach, combine

Antonyms

subtract, remove, deduct, take away, exclude
Entry 1
subtract, remove, deduct
Entry 2
subtract, remove, take away, exclude

Collocations

add value, add details, add numbers, add weight, add up, add to, add sugar, add together
Entry 1
add value, add details, add numbers, add weight
Entry 2
add up, add to, add sugar, add value, add together

More Example Sentences

A bus driver helps a lost tourist who cannot find his hotel in an unfamiliar city by checking the address on his phone

A bus driver helps a lost tourist who cannot find his hotel in an unfamiliar city by checking the address on his phone and explaining which stop to get off at

A firefighter rescues a cat from a tall tree in the neighborhood park after a worried owner calls for help and the fire truck arrives within minutes carrying a long ladder

A bus driver helps a lost tourist who cannot find his hotel in an unfamiliar city by checking the address on his phone and explaining which stop to get off at while the other passengers wait patiently

A firefighter rescues a cat from a tall tree in the neighborhood park after a worried owner calls for help and the fire truck arrives within minutes carrying a long ladder that reaches the highest branch easily

A bus driver helps a lost tourist who cannot find his hotel in an unfamiliar city by checking the address on his phone and explaining which stop to get off at while the other passengers wait patiently and one of them draws a small map on paper

A firefighter rescues a cat from a tall tree in the neighborhood park after a worried owner calls for help and the fire truck arrives within minutes carrying a long ladder that reaches the highest branch easily while the whole neighborhood watches and cheers

A bus driver helps a lost tourist who cannot find his hotel in an unfamiliar city by checking the address on his phone and explaining which stop to get off at while the other passengers wait patiently and one of them draws a small map on paper so the tourist can walk the last few blocks

A firefighter rescues a cat from a tall tree in the neighborhood park after a worried owner calls for help and the fire truck arrives within minutes carrying a long ladder that reaches the highest branch easily while the whole neighborhood watches and cheers as the cat is brought down safely

A firefighter rescues a cat from a tall tree in the neighborhood park after a worried owner calls for help and the fire truck arrives within minutes carrying a long ladder that reaches the highest branch easily while the whole neighborhood watches and cheers as the cat is brought down safely and returned to its grateful owner, who promises to keep it indoors.

Related Vocabularies

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
to arrange for compensation in case of loss or damage, typically by taking out insurance
To increase energy, vigor or life force.
to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse
To stop something from happening or arising.

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