🇬🇧 Add meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To add means to say something extra or put in one more thing. When you add, you are not starting over—you’re just including something new. You might add another sentence to your story, add another idea to a conversation, or add one more rule to a game so people know what else to do.

I told the dentist I brush my teeth, then had to add, "Most of the time. Okay, some of the time. Fine, I’m brushing them right now in my mind."

I promised I’d be quiet, then had to add, "After this one last extremely important loud noise."

The coach yelled, "Run faster!" then had to add, "Preferably in the correct direction this time!"

The science teacher said, "Never lick experiments," then had to add, "Especially if they are still smoking."

My sister said she was only borrowing my shirt, then had to add, "For the rest of my life."

A child and her dad bake a cake. Dad says, "Add flour." She says, "Add sugar." Dad will add one egg. She will add more sugar, then add a blue candle. They add a tiny paper heart. The warm cake smells sweet. The child hugs dad and both smile. They both laugh.

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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