addition · noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/
Word family
Nouns: addition, additive
Adjectives: added, additional
Verbs: add
Adverbs: additionally
in addition (to)
B1 as well (as)
Dictionary example:
In addition to their home in Florida, they have a summer place in Maine.
Learner example:
If it is cold I'll probably wear, in addition, a jacket or a sweater. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
addition (NEW THING)
B2 C a new or extra thing which is added to something
Dictionary example:
Matt is the latest addition to the team.
Learner example:
There is only one more thing missing: it would be great if there was popcorn provided. I am sure that would be a good addition for everyone. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swiss German)
addition (NUMBERS/AMOUNTS)
B2 U the process of adding numbers or amounts together in order to get a total
Dictionary example:
Twice a week the children are tested in basic math skills such as addition and subtraction.
