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add up to sth
(AMOUNT) — phrasal verb with add /æd/ verb [I or T]Definition
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ADC noun
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add (sth) up phrasal verb
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add fuel to the fire/flames idiom
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ADD noun
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add salt to sth idiom
- add up to sth phrasal verb (AMOUNT)
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add up to sth phrasal verb (RESULT)
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add verb
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add-on noun
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added adjective
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added value noun
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Synonyms and related words:
- add up to sth phrasal verb (RESULT)
- be a badge of sth idiom
- drive at sth phrasal verb
- how adverb
- loaded adjective (NOT FAIR)
- mean verb (EXPRESS)
- mean verb (HAVE IMPORTANCE)
- mean verb (HAVE RESULT)
- meaning noun (OF WORD/WRITING/SIGN, ETC.)
- meaningful adjective (EXPRESSING STH)
- other determiner (DIFFERENT)
- pregnant adjective (MEANING)
- purport noun
- significant adjective (SPECIAL MEANING)
- significantly adverb (SPECIAL MEANING)
- signification noun
- signify verb (MEAN)
- speak to sb idiom
- subtext noun
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
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