adding
Britishnoun
adjective
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of, for, or relating to addition
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(in systemic grammar) denoting a bound clause that qualifies the meaning of an antecedent noun rather than of the sentence as a whole Compare contingency
Example Sentences
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Spread your homemade mashed potatoes on a plate, adding a few dollops here and there to add a bit of variety to your Jurassic Park landscape.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
“The designs here are insane. Magnificent, really,” he said, adding that Europeans travel the U.S. to see “extremes.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
A force spokesperson said the body had been found in the water later that evening, both adding that formal identification had now taken place and his family had been informed.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
However, asphalt performance and the consequences of adding recycled polymers to asphalt are not well understood.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
Frankie asked, adding a dash of milk to his tea.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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