Definition
Definition of ADD - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: attention deficit disorderDated condition where focusing is hardDated
- She has ADD and finds it hard to focus.
2.
acr: Average Daily DoseTECH. average amount of medicine taken each dayTECH.
- The ADD for this drug is 10 mg.
Origin of ADD
Latin addere (to add)
Terms with ADD included in their meaning
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containers
add contents to make a container full
group
add as part of a group or set
adding items
used to add items to a list
cooking
add salt, herbs, or spices to food
mathematics
add together to find the total
art
add colors to a black-and-white drawing
registering
add a name to a participation list
cooking
add sugar or honey to food or drink
mathematics
add up to a total
language
used to add more information
agriculture
add decayed plant matter to soil to enrich it
writing
add text or comment into writing
calculation
count or add up to a total
stuffing
add soft material for protection or shape
add toxin
add a toxic substance to something
enhance flavor
add flavor or interest to something
add sweetness
make something sweeter by adding granulated sweetener
numbers total
add up to a total or sum
emphasis
used to add emphasis to a statement
herb
leaf from a bay tree used to add flavor in cooking
snack sweets
sweetened slab, often coated in chocolate, with mixed add-ins
dessert add-in
small piece of chocolate used in baking
fill area
add color to any object or surface
art activity
add colour to a drawing or outline
Examples of ADD in a sentence
ADD can make completing tasks challenging. Check the ADD before prescribing. Her ADD was adjusted last month.
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- French:TDA, DQM, ...
- German:ADHS, Tagesdurchschnittsdosis, ...
- Italian:ADHD, ADD, ...
- Spanish:TDA, DAP, ...
- Portuguese:perturbação por défice de atenção, DMD, ...
- Chinese:注意力缺陷障碍, 平均日剂量, ...
- Japanese:注意欠陥障害, 平均日用量, ...
- Arabic:اضطراب نقص الانتباه, الجرعة اليومية المتوسطة, ...
- Hebrew:הַפְרָעַת קֶשֶׁב וְרִכּוּז, מִינוּן יוֹמִי מְמוּצָּע, ...
- Russian:СДВГ, средняя суточная доза, ...
- Ukrainian:СДУГ, СДД, ...
- Hindi:एडीडी, औसत दैनिक खुराक, ...
Definition of add - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
increasetr. join one thing to another to increase sizetr.
- She decided to add more sugar to the recipe.
2.
mathematicstr. TECH. calculate the total of numbers or amountstr. TECH.
- Add the numbers to find the total.
3.
communicationintr. say something more in a conversationintr.
- He paused to add a final thought.
4.
socialtr. Rare include someone in a group or listtr. Rare
- I will add you to the group chat.
5.
qualitytr. Rare cause something to have a particular qualitytr. Rare
- The spices add a unique flavor to the dish.
Expressions with add
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apply color to a surface or object
She decided to add color to the sketch.
put oil into a machine or engine
Remember to add oil to the car engine.
add something extra to make it bigger or better
They will add on a new room next year.
calculate the total of numbers
She added up the expenses for the trip.
make food or drink taste better with extra ingredients
She added flavour to the soup with fresh herbs.
put spices into food to enhance flavor
She added spice to the soup for more flavor.
equal a total amount
All the items in your cart add up to $200..
not result in expected total
The expenses do not add up to the budget.
add a unique feature to enhance flavor
He added a twist to the traditional recipe.
worsen a conflict or tense situation by making it more intense
His rude comments only add fuel to the fire during the argument.
hurt someone's feelings after harming them
After breaking her phone, he added insult to injury by blaming her for it.
make a bad situation worse by causing more hurt or offense
He added insult to his injury by mocking her mistake.
make something more lively or exciting
Let's add some zip to this party!
give your opinion or advice
Before we vote, feel free to add your two cents.
make something more lively or interesting
His jokes add zest to the meeting.
worsen an argument or anger by provoking more
Don't add fuel to the flame with those insults.
make life more enjoyable and fulfilling
They aim to add life to years through community activities.
make a very small addition or change
His apology didn't add one iota to her happiness.
include local spending in a bill for votes
The senator decided to add pork-barrel spending to the bill.
write a remark or opinion
Please add a comment to the blog post.
include again after removal
You can add back the onions to the soup now.
make food taste better
She added some flavor to the soup with fresh herbs.
increase the effect or intensity of something
The new evidence added to the mystery.
make a situation more confusing
His comments only add to the confusion during the meeting.
Origin of add
Latin, ad (to) + dare (give)
Examples of add in a sentence
They plan to add more features to the software. Add the figures to complete the equation. You need to add these values to the spreadsheet. She wanted to add a few words to the discussion. Before leaving, he decided to add his opinion. Please add me to your contact list.
He decided to add her to the email chain. Her words add a sense of urgency. The new policy will add complexity to the process.
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- French:ajouter, additionner, ...
- German:hinzufügen, addieren, ...
- Italian:aggiungere, sommare, ...
- Spanish:agregar, calcular, ...
- Portuguese:adicionar, somar, ...
- Chinese:加, 计算, ...
- Japanese:加える, 加算する, ...
- Arabic:أَضَافَ, جَمَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹסִיף, לְחַבֵּר, ...
- Russian:добавлять, складывать, ...
- Ukrainian:додавати, додати, ...
- Hindi:जोड़ना, योग करना, ...
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