🇬🇧 Addition meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Addition is when you add something extra to what is already there, so the amount grows or changes. It can be adding numbers in math, or adding things in real life, like adding more sprinkles to ice cream or adding a new pillow to your bed. When you make an addition, you are not taking anything away—you are putting more in.

The addition of my little sister’s drum practice to the house added a permanent earthquake soundtrack.

The addition of my little brother to our hide-and-seek team mostly added noise and random screaming.

The addition of a second alarm clock still did not add any desire for me to get out of bed.

The addition of ketchup to my eggs added confusion to my taste buds and concern to my parents.

The addition of my dad’s dance moves to the party instantly added a reason for everyone to look away.

A boy has one apple. He puts an apple in a blue box. This addition makes two. He makes another addition. Each addition makes the box more full. With one more addition the box has four apples. The boy smiles at the last addition. His face is bright. He hugs the box and says yes.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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