in addition
Idioms-
Also, as well as. For example, They study their instruments and, in addition, theory and music history .
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in addition to . Over and above, besides, as in In addition to a new muffler, the truck needs new brakes . [c. 1900]
Example Sentences
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On Saturday, the African Union's health agency warned that more countries on the continent were at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the DRC and Uganda.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
And one of the key strategies to defend yourself — in addition to telling them you need to talk to your lawyer — is to refuse to do anything based on inbound contact.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The music will generate additional revenue for artists and songwriters, in addition to what they earn from streaming, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
New research suggests that GLP-1 weight loss medications may provide major long-term benefits for heart health in addition to helping people lose weight and manage blood sugar.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Maybe, in addition to being tired of imposing and persevering, I was also tired of keeping my mouth shut.
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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