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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But in addition, above-target inflation can become entrenched if it persists too long.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Before you buy it, you may see a blurb stating that in addition to being a best-selling author and beloved actor, Tucci is a “respected foodie.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
There is one Ebola patient being treated at a clinic in Mambasa, in addition to the reported death, according to the Congolese Health Ministry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
This is a condition that costs the economy £12.5bn because it leaves women unable to work in addition to the healthcare costs, Dr Lucy Whittaker, an endometriosis researcher at the University of Edinburgh, told me.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“So in addition to being a spy you’re also a museum consultant,” she said.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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