Adding
/ˈædɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo join or combine numbers, amounts, or items.
/ˈædɪŋ/
To perform addition
I'm adding two and two.
💡 Simply: Putting things together.
More Examples
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How It's Used
"She's adding the numbers together to find the sum."
"He's adding spices to enhance the flavor of the dish."
The process of combining or incorporating something.
/ˈædɪŋ/
The act of adding something
The adding of salt improved the taste.
💡 Simply: The process of putting things together.
More Examples
The adding of new features took a long time.
How It's Used
"The adding of new features is a priority."
Idioms & expressions
adding insult to injury
To make a bad situation even worse.
"Losing my job was bad enough, but then they added insult to injury by refusing to give me a reference."
From the present participle of the verb "add", ultimately derived from the Old French "adoster" (to add, to join).
The word 'adding' has consistently been used in the same way for centuries, indicating its enduring practicality.
Memory tip
Think of 'adding' as 'adding to' something.