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Also, as well as. For example, They study their instruments and, in addition, theory and music history.

in addition to. Over and above, besides, as in In addition to a new muffler, the truck needs new brakes. [c. 1900]

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Such throats are trying, are they not?In case one catches cold; Ah, yes!
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