🇬🇧 Additional meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Additional" means something extra that is added on to what you already have. If you have three cookies and someone gives you two more, those two are additional cookies. It’s like a bonus, an extra piece, or more of something—additional time, additional help, additional homework (uh‑oh!), or additional toppings on your pizza. It makes the total amount bigger or sometimes makes something more special or important.

Mom gave me an additional five minutes of screen time, so I used four to celebrate and one to actually play.

For additional safety, I wrapped myself in bubble wrap and then fell off the couch anyway.

The volcano model needed additional lava, so now it also needs additional cleaning supplies.

The teacher gave additional points for neat handwriting, so my scribbles filed a complaint.

My little brother requested additional bedtime stories, then fell asleep in the middle of the title.

At a small table Tom had five cakes and one box. More friends came. He put additional cakes in the box, and he asked for additional plates. An additional chair came from the next room. An additional cup went to a child. Everyone smiled at the extra food and gave additional smiles.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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