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verb [I/T] (INCREASE) /æd/Definition
› to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to make it more important: [T] Beat the butter and sugar together, and then add the eggs. [T] "Thanks for all your help!" he added as he was leaving. [I] Factors beyond their control added to their success. added
/ˈæd·ɪd/ adjective [not gradable] › He had the added disadvantage of being the only man present.
(Definition of add verb (INCREASE) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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