add

Universal Words verb 1 [VN] ~ sth (to sth) to put sth together with sth else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc: A new wing was added to the building. * Shall I add your name to the list? * Next add the flour. * The juice contains no added sugar. * Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. * The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. 2 [VN] ~ A to B