Words / A2

uh-DISHUN/əˈdɪʃn/

Addition is adding, or something extra: in addition, an addition to the team, simple addition (maths). Extra and also are everyday cousins. Edition is a version of a book or paper — mix-up. Do not write addition when you mean edition, or addiction.

Meaning

The act of adding; also something extra that is added.

Examples

• “In addition to the room, breakfast is included.”
• “In addition to the ticket, you need a printed hotel voucher.”
• “The new café is a useful addition to the station.”

Good to know

in addition / an addition to. Maths extra: addition. Mix-up: edition.

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