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Another word for add
Choosing another word for add depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To join, attach, or put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, or quality.
Usage Example
"She decided to mix in a pinch of sea salt and fresh herbs to the simmering soup."
Strongest
mix in
put in
Strong
include
incorporate
attach
append
throw in
combine
affix
annex
• verb (Context 2)
To combine two or more numbers or quantities together in order to calculate their total sum.
Usage Example
"If you add up the shipping costs to the base price, the total comes to fifty dollars."
Strongest
add up
sum
sum up
total
Strong
tally
tot up
count up
reckon
• verb (Context 3)
To say or write something further as a supplementary remark or continuation of a thought.
Usage Example
"He thanked the committee for their support and added that the project would launch in May."
Strong
append
put in
throw in
interject
continue
go on
supplement
chime in
Opposites of add
The opposite of add shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
subtract
remove
deduct
take away
take out
leave out
omit
exclude
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Add. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/add