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Question 1 of 7
Which sentence is correct?
Idioms about add
- to make the desired, expected, or correct total: These figures don't add up right.
- to seem reasonable or consistent; be in harmony or accord: Some aspects of the story didn't add up.
add up,
Origin of add
OTHER WORDS FROM add
Words nearby add
Other definitions for add (2 of 2)
ADD
[ ey-dee-dee ]
/ ˈeɪˈdiˈdi /
abbreviation, noun
attention deficit disorder: the inattentive subtype of ADHD, usually marked by distractibility and difficulties with executive function.
Origin of ADD
First recorded in 1975–80
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How to use add in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for add (1 of 2)
add
/ (æd) /
verb
noun
informal an instance of adding someone to one's list of contacts on a social networking site, esp MySpaceThanks for the add!
See also add up
Word Origin for add
C14: from Latin addere, literally: to put to, from ad- to + -dere to put
British Dictionary definitions for add (2 of 2)
ADD
abbreviation for
attention deficit disorder
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Scientific definitions for add
ADD
Abbreviation of attention deficit disorder
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