Inglese

addition

gb/ədˈɪʃən/ us/ədˈɪʃən/
A1 Inglese
~ 1000
Accezioni
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Sostantivo A2 action
1

act or process of adding

The act of adding something to something else.

Schema d'uso: the addition of [something] to [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'addition' with 'addiction' because they sound similar but have unrelated meanings.
Sinonimi
inclusion (Focuses on bringing something into a group rather than on the act of combining quantities.)
Contrari
removal (Refers to taking something away rather than adding it.)
Collocazioni
in addition |the addition of |welcome addition |addition process |addition operation
Temi
mathematics |daily life |core_vocabulary
Esempi
  • The addition of new staff has improved the team's performance.
  • Her latest book is a wonderful addition to my library.
  • The addition of salt improved the flavor.
Esempi per chi studia
  • The addition of sugar made the tea sweet.
  • We are happy about the addition of a new player.
  • The addition of a lamp made the room brighter.
Sostantivo A2 entity
2

thing that is added

A new thing that is put with something that was there before.

Schema d'uso: an addition to [something]
Sinonimi
supplement (Implies something that is added to improve or complete another thing.)
Contrari
subtraction (In mathematics or general use, refers to taking away rather than adding.)
Collocazioni
new addition |latest addition |welcome addition
Temi
daily life |core_vocabulary
Esempi
  • Their baby daughter is the latest addition to the family.
  • The garage is a recent addition to the house.
  • This chair is a welcome addition to our office.
Esempi per chi studia
  • This toy is a new addition to my collection.
  • The new room is an addition to the school.
  • A cat is the latest addition to our home.
Sostantivo technical A1 action
3

mathematical adding process

The math action of putting numbers together to find the total.

Sinonimi
sum (Refers to the result of addition, not the process.)
Contrari
subtraction (The opposite mathematical operation, removing one number from another.)
Collocazioni
simple addition |perform addition |addition problem
Temi
mathematics |education |science
Esempi
  • Addition is one of the first math skills children learn.
  • In this exercise, you will practice addition and subtraction.
  • The teacher explained how addition works with large numbers.
Esempi per chi studia
  • I can do simple addition.
  • We learn addition in math class.
  • Addition means putting numbers together.
Grammatica
Forma base
addition
IPA
GB/ədˈɪʃən/
US/ədˈɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
ad - di - tion (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Forme flesse
Noun
  • Base: addition
  • Plural: addition, additions
Famiglia di parole
Forms
additions noun
Core family
add verb A1 additional adjective A2 additionally adverb B2
Related words
additive noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
subtract verb A2 subtraction noun
Espressioni

in addition to

1
/ˈɪn ədˈɪʃən tə/
fixed phrase

together with; as well as

Used to say that something is with another thing.

Esempi
  • In addition to working full-time, she volunteers at a shelter.
  • In addition to the main dish, we had salad and bread.

in addition

1
/ˈɪn ədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

also; as an extra fact

Used to say there is one more fact or thing, often in writing.

Esempi
  • In addition to his salary, he receives bonuses.
  • The course is free; in addition, all materials are provided.
  • She speaks French and, in addition, she can write it well.
  • She plays the piano and, in addition, teaches music at a local school.
  • The job offers a good salary and, in addition, flexible working hours.

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