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Definition of readd

readd

/ˌriːˈæd/
re · add
Past Simple:readded
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Past Participle:readded
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Present Participle:readding
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readd Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To add again, especially after a previous removal or omission.

Example

"The system administrator had to readd several user accounts after the database was restored from an older backup."

2

To sum or calculate numbers again in order to verify a total.

Example

"She decided to readd the column of figures on the receipt to make sure there were no billing errors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because the unhyphenated spelling 'readd' looks remarkably similar to the common verb 'read', it is much more frequently written with a hyphen as 're-add' to prevent visual confusion.

• Rhymes for readd

• Nearby Words

readableness
readably
readapt
readd
readdress
reader
readership

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Readd. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/readd
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