addition
gb/ədˈɪʃən/ us/ədˈɪʃən/
A1
Inglês
~ 1000
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
A2
action
1
act or process of adding
The act of adding something to something else.
Padrão de uso:
the addition of [something] to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'addition' with 'addiction' because they sound similar but have unrelated meanings.
Sinônimos
inclusion (Focuses on bringing something into a group rather than on the act of combining quantities.)
Antônimos
removal (Refers to taking something away rather than adding it.)
Colocações
in addition
|the addition of
|welcome addition
|addition process
|addition operation
Temas
mathematics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
A2
entity
2
thing that is added
A new thing that is put with something that was there before.
Padrão de uso:
an addition to [something]
Sinônimos
supplement (Implies something that is added to improve or complete another thing.)
Antônimos
subtraction (In mathematics or general use, refers to taking away rather than adding.)
Colocações
new addition
|latest addition
|welcome addition
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
technical
A1
action
3
mathematical adding process
The math action of putting numbers together to find the total.
Sinônimos
sum (Refers to the result of addition, not the process.)
Antônimos
subtraction (The opposite mathematical operation, removing one number from another.)
Colocações
simple addition
|perform addition
|addition problem
Temas
mathematics
|education
|science
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I can do simple addition.
- We learn addition in math class.
- Addition means putting numbers together.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
addition
AFI
GB/ədˈɪʃən/
US/ədˈɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ad - di - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: addition
- Plural: addition, additions
Família de palavras
Expressões
in addition to
1/ˈɪn ədˈɪʃən tə/
fixed phrase
together with; as well as
Used to say that something is with another thing.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.