add · v
add insult to injury
C2 to make someone's bad situation worse by doing something else to upset them
Dictionary examples:
To add insult to injury, we had to pay for the damage! (59.1)
add (PUT WITH)
A2 to put something with something else
Dictionary examples:
He added a clown nose to his work uniform. His boss wasn't happy. (0.0)
They added a disco ball to the classroom. Math got more fun! (0.0)
I added hot sauce to my ice cream. Big mistake! (0.0)
She's added a Picasso to her collection. (16.9)
Beat the butter and sugar together and slowly add the eggs. (24.3)
add (CALCULATE)
A2 to put two or more numbers or amounts together to get a total
Dictionary examples:
I added my homework time and TV time. TV won! (0.0)
Can you add how many times I've said 'um' in this speech? (0.0)
I can't add my cookies. I keep eating them! (0.0)
If you add three and four you get seven. (12.9)
The restaurant will add 10% to your bill for service. (20.7)
add (SAY MORE)
B1 to say another thing
Dictionary examples:
I'm a morning person, he claimed, then added, 'After 2 PM!' (0.0)
He's very punctual, the boss said, adding, 'For lunch breaks!' (0.0)
I love exercise, Lisa said, then added, 'Watching it on TV!' (0.0)
She was sad, she said, but added that she felt she had made the right decision. (41.9)