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add
noun
To join or unite one thing to another so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude. In mathematics, to combine numbers or quantities to find their sum.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Root: addō (add, give unto) — "to, toward"
Example
"The chef decided to add fresh herbs to the soup just before serving to enhance its flavor."
Usage Notes
Add is fundamental and neutral, used in mathematical, physical, and abstract contexts. Unlike 'include' (which suggests incorporation), 'add' emphasizes the action of joining separate elements. Common in instructions ('add salt') and mathematics ('add numbers'). Register: universal - works in all contexts from casual conversation to academic writing.