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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The Andhra Pradesh government told AFP that in addition to financial compensation, new housing is being built and handed over to people who had lived on the site.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
As if it were not rich enough, in addition to being a sociopolitical document, a philosophical inquiry, and a legal thriller, “Fjord” is also, subtly, a story of devotion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Bob Fontaine Jr. was a scout for six MLB teams and drafted Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn and Randy Johnson, in addition to Jim Abbott and many other Angels stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Determined to prove she was her brother’s equal, in addition to Greek, Elizabeth began to study Latin and mathematics with a class of older boys at the Johnstown Academy.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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