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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Lam, who became president this month in addition to Communist Party boss, is pushing a "new growth model" that prioritises digital and technological innovation as Vietnam aims to escape the "middle-income trap".
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
With a $40,000 pension, passive rental income of $3,000 a month, plus two Social Security benefits in your household, in addition to any other money/pensions held by your wife, you’re doing OK.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
It will probably take less given Liverpool still have to play Everton and Chelsea, in addition to their own trip to Old Trafford on 3 May.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
That is because in addition to being one of the industry’s most-aggressive coders—as Wall Street Journal reporting has shown—the company also delivers medical care through its Optum Health division.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
This prompts a raised eyebrow in addition to the nose twitching.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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