ADD (
http://definr.com/ADD)
n : a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and
learning disorders [syn:
attention deficit disorder,
ADD,
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
ADHD, {hyperkinetic
syndrome},
minimal brain dysfunction, {minimal brain
damage},
MBD]
v 1: make an addition (to); join with others; increase by another
or several; "We added two students to that dorm room";
"She added a personal note to her letter"; "Add insult
to injury" [ant:
take away]
2: state or say further; " `It doesn't matter,' " he supplied"
[syn:
append,
supply]
3: of a quality, as in: "Her presence lends a certain cachet to
the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She
brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a
light note to the program" [syn:
lend,
impart,
bestow,
contribute,
bring]
4: make an addition by combining numbers; "Add 27 and 49,
please!" [syn:
add together] [ant:
subtract]
5: determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to
those of the neighboring town" [syn:
total,
tot, {tot
up},
sum,
sum up,
summate,
tote up,
add together,
tally,
add up]
6: constitute an addition; "This paper will add to her
reputation"