additions

[uh-dish-uh n]

additions Definition

• 1. the act or process of adding something to something else
• 2. something added, especially extra space in a building

Using additions: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "additions" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The addition of new features to the software made it more user-friendly.

• Example

  We are planning an addition to our house to add more living space.

• Example

  The restaurant has a new addition to its menu.

additions Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for additions

• supplement
• extension
• expansion
• increase
• augmentation

Antonyms for additions

• subtraction
• reduction

Phrases with additions

• in addition

  as well as; besides

  Example

  In addition to his full-time job, he also volunteers at a local charity.

• in addition to

  as well as; besides

  Example

  In addition to his full-time job, he also volunteers at a local charity.

• make an addition

  to add something to something else

  Example

  I need to make an addition to this report before submitting it.

Origins of additions

from Latin 'additionem', meaning 'an adding to'

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Summary: additions in Brief

'Additions' [uh-dish-uh n] refer to the act or process of adding something to something else, or something that has been added. Examples include adding new features to software, building extra space onto a house, or adding a new item to a menu. Phrases like 'in addition' and 'in addition to' denote something that is being added, while 'make an addition' means to add something to something else.