add

English

/æd/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
  • To sum up; to put together mentally.
  • (transitive) To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
  • (transitive) To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).
  • (transitive) To append (e,g, a statement); to say further information.
  • (intransitive) To make an addition; to augment; to increase.
  • (intransitive) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
  • (intransitive) To summon minions or reinforcements.

Etymology

Derived from Latin addō (add, give unto) root from Proto-Indo-European *deh₃- (give, spread out, lay out).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*deh₃-

Gloss

give, spread out, lay out

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

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