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Definition add to in British English

add to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make something such as a feeling or a quality greater or more extreme

Example

The arrival of five more guests only added to the confusion.

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2

to make an amount or number greater by adding another amount or number

Example

All her many expenses were added to my bill.

Example

Add the amount of tax you paid to the total.

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Definition add to in British English