adding

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/ˈædɪŋ/ · ad-ding

to combine (two or more numbers or amounts) to arrive at a total; to sum up.

Meanings

verbformal

to combine (two or more numbers or amounts) to arrive at a total; to sum up.

دو یا زیادہ نمبروں یا مقداروں کو ملا کر ایک کل حاصل کرنا؛ مجموعہ کرنا۔

جمع کرنا

Jama karna

Synonyms

combinesumuniteملاناشامل کرنامنسلک کرنا

Antonyms

subtractdivideتفریق کرناتقسیم کرنا

Common Collocations

  • adding numbers
  • adding ingredients
  • adding features

Example Sentences

She is adding the numbers together.

وہ نمبروں کو ملا رہی ہے۔

Woh nambaron ko mila rahi hai.

We are adding more items to the list.

ہم فہرست میں مزید اشیاء شامل کر رہے ہیں۔

Hum fehrist mein mazeed ashyaa shamil kar rahe hain.

The teacher is adding extra tasks for the students.

استاد طلباء کے لیے اضافی کام شامل کر رہا ہے۔

Ustaad talba ke liye izafi kaam shamil kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

adding machine:An adding machine is a device used to perform addition, whereas adding is the action of performing the operation.

Word Family

add
verbجمع کرنا
addition
nounاضافہ
additive
nounاضافتی چیز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'adding' as 'adding' ingredients to a recipe.

Imagine a chef pouring sugar into a mixing bowl.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "addian" — to join or unite

First known use: 14th century

The word 'adding' comes from the Old English 'addian', which means to join or unite. It has evolved through Middle English to the modern form.