Engelsk

addition

gb/ədˈɪʃən/ us/ədˈɪʃən/
A1 Engelsk
~ 1000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv A2 action
1

act or process of adding

The act of adding something to something else.

Bruksmønster: the addition of [something] to [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'addition' with 'addiction' because they sound similar but have unrelated meanings.
Synonymer
inclusion (Focuses on bringing something into a group rather than on the act of combining quantities.)
Antonymer
removal (Refers to taking something away rather than adding it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
in addition |the addition of |welcome addition |addition process |addition operation
Temaer
mathematics |daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Substantiv A2 entity
2

thing that is added

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

Bruksmønster: an addition to [something]
Synonymer
supplement (Implies something that is added to improve or complete another thing.)
Antonymer
subtraction (In mathematics or general use, refers to taking away rather than adding.)
Ordkombinasjoner
new addition |latest addition |welcome addition
Temaer
daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Substantiv technical A1 action
3

mathematical adding process

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

Synonymer
sum (Refers to the result of addition, not the process.)
Antonymer
subtraction (The opposite mathematical operation, removing one number from another.)
Ordkombinasjoner
simple addition |perform addition |addition problem
Temaer
mathematics |education |science
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I can do simple addition.
  • We learn addition in math class.
  • Addition means putting numbers together.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
addition
IPA
GB/ədˈɪʃən/
US/ədˈɪʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
ad - di - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: addition
  • Plural: addition, additions
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

in addition to

1
/ˈɪn ədˈɪʃən tə/
fixed phrase

together with; as well as

Used to say that something is with another thing.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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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