What does ADDED mean?

Word: added

1. Parts of Speech: verb, adjective

2. Definitions:

  • verb: to put something with another thing or group of things (e.g. "She added sugar to her tea.")
  • adjective: joined to or included with something else, often to provide extra features or functions (e.g. "The added bonus was a free dessert.")

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /ˈædəd/
  • UK: /ˈædɪd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "added" comes from the Latin word "addere," which means "to give, bring, or place upon." It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The verb form is commonly used to indicate the act of putting something together with something else, often to increase or improve it. The adjective form is often used to describe something that has been included or joined with something else, often to provide additional features or functions.

5. Synonyms:

  • verb: append, attach, join, include, supplement
  • adjective: extra, additional, supplementary, supplemental, further

6. Related Words:

  • admit
  • adopt
  • aided
  • abide
  • ahead

7. Example Sentences:

  • She added more salt to the soup to make it taste better.
  • The added weight made the car slower.
  • The added bonus of the job was a free gym membership.


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