Noun
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a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
- attention deficit disorder - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - adhd - hyperkinetic syndrome - minimal brain dysfunction - minimal brain damage - mbd
Verb
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constitute an addition
"This paper will add to her reputation"
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determine the sum of
"Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town"
- tot up - sum up - tote up - add together - add up -
make an addition by combining numbers
"Add 27 and 49, please!"
- add together -
bestow a quality on
"Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"
"The music added a lot to the play"
"She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"
"This adds a light note to the program"
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state or say further
"`It doesn't matter,' he supplied"
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make an addition (to)
join or combine or unite with others
increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
"We added two students to that dorm room"
"She added a personal note to her letter"
"Add insult to injury"
"Add some extra plates to the dinner table"