addition[noun]Synonyms:- inclusion, adding, amplification, attachment, augmentation, enlargement, extension, increasing
- extra, addendum, additive, appendage, appendix, extension, gain, increase, increment, supplement
- counting up, adding up, computation, totalling, totting up
- in addition to: as well (as), additionally, also, besides, into the bargain, moreover, over and above, to boot, too
Contrasted words: deduction, lessening, reduction
Related Words: accessory,
adjunct,
appanage,
appurtenance,
supplement,
continuation,
extension,
rider,
accrual,
accruement,
accumulation [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
ad‧di‧tion S3 W1 /əˈdɪʃ
ən/
noun [
Word Family: noun:
addition,
additive;
adjective: additonal,
added;
verb:
add;
adverb:
additionally]
1. in addition used to add another piece of information to what you have just said:
The company provides cheap Internet access. In addition, it makes shareware freely available.in addition to something In addition to his movie work, Redford is known as a champion of environmental causes.2. [uncountable] the act of adding something to something else
the addition of something The addition of networking facilities will greatly enhance the system.with the addition of something Turn sparkling wine into Buck’s Fizz with the addition of chilled orange juice.3. [countable] something that is added to something else, often in order to improve it
addition to This excellent book will be a welcome addition to the library of any student.latest/new/recent addition the latest addition to our designer range4. [uncountable] the process of adding numbers or amounts to make a total ⇒
subtraction5. [countable] American English an extra room that is added to a building:
They built a big addition onto the back of the house. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲