Add To This/That

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈæd tu ðɪs/ðæt/

Definitions of add to this/that

verb to combine or join something with something else in order to increase its size, number, or amount

Example Sentences

A1 Please add sugar to this tea.

A2 Can you add some more details to that report?

B1 I need to add a new paragraph to this essay.

B2 The chef decided to add garlic to that dish for extra flavor.

C1 It would be beneficial to add more examples to this presentation.

C2 The artist plans to add intricate details to this masterpiece.

pronoun refers to the act of adding something to a specific thing previously mentioned

Example Sentences

A1 Please add to this list of groceries.

A2 Can you add to that collection of stamps?

B1 I need to add to this report before submitting it.

B2 She decided to add to that painting with more details.

C1 The author plans to add to this chapter in the next edition.

C2 The chef wanted to add to that recipe to make it even better.

preposition used to indicate that something is being included or combined with something else

Example Sentences

A1 Please add sugar to this tea.

A2 Can you add more details to that report?

B1 I need to add some vegetables to this soup.

B2 She decided to add a new chapter to that book.

C1 The artist plans to add intricate details to this painting.

C2 The chef will add a special ingredient to that dish to enhance the flavor.

Examples of add to this/that in a Sentence

formal In addition to this, we need to consider the impact of the new regulations.

informal We should also add to this the fact that we have a limited budget.

slang Oh, and on top of that, we have to deal with the crazy weather.

figurative Adding to this already complicated situation, we now have to navigate through a global pandemic.

Grammatical Forms of add to this/that

past tense

added

plural

add to these/those

comparative

more added

superlative

most added

present tense

adds to this/that

future tense

will add to this/that

perfect tense

has added to this/that

continuous tense

is adding to this/that

singular

adds to this/that

positive degree

add more to this/that

infinitive

to add to this/that

gerund

adding to this/that

participle

added to this/that

Origin and Evolution of add to this/that

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'add to this/that' originates from Middle English, influenced by Old French and Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense of adding something to a physical object, the phrase evolved over time to also encompass adding information or contributions to a discussion or topic.