Addition

noun
/əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added
the process of adding something to something else

Example Sentences

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

The addition of solar panels made the house more energy-efficient.

Example Expressions

in addition

Synonyms

supplement, extension, extra, attachment, inclusion, increase, augmentation
Entry 1
supplement, extension, extra, attachment
Entry 2
inclusion, increase, supplement, augmentation

Antonyms

subtraction, removal, reduction, elimination
Entry 1
subtraction, removal, reduction
Entry 2
removal, subtraction, elimination

Collocations

in addition to, recent addition, new addition, welcome addition, addition to, make an addition, addition of features
Entry 1
in addition to, recent addition, new addition, welcome addition
Entry 2
addition to, make an addition, new addition, addition of features

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