add together

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add together

Please add together the numbers 12 and 15.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To combine numbers to find their total: The primary meaning is to perform the mathematical operation of addition on two or more numbers.
    • To combine quantities or groups to find a total sum: This extends to combining countable items, amounts, or groups to determine a cumulative total.
Usage
  • The verb "add together" is used to instruct or describe the action of summation.
  • It is often used in mathematical, financial, or general quantitative contexts.
  • It can be followed by the items being summed, often connected by "and" or listed separately.
Examples

  • Basic Mathematical Operation:

    • Please add together 15 and 23.
    • The children learned to add together single-digit numbers.

  • Combining Quantities or Groups:

    • Add together the flour and sugar in the mixing bowl.
    • We need to add together the profits from all regional branches.
Advanced Usage
  • "to add [something] together": This structure emphasizes the process of combining separate elements.
    • The data from the two experiments was added together for a comprehensive analysis.
    • If you add your savings and mine together, we might have enough.
Variants and Related Words

  • Add (verb): A more common and general synonym for "add together," often used without "together."

    • Add the two columns to get the total.

  • Sum (verb): To find the total of; often used in more formal or technical contexts.

    • The software will sum the values automatically.

  • Total (verb): To amount to as a whole; to add up.

    • The bill totaled fifty dollars.
Synonyms
  • Combine (in a numerical sense): To join amounts into one.
  • Calculate the sum of: To compute the total.
  • Tally: To count or add up.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Add up: To find the sum of amounts; also used figuratively to mean "to make sense."
    • Add up all your expenses for the month. (Literal)
    • His story just doesn't add up. (Figurative)
Related Idioms
  • Put two and two together: To draw an obvious conclusion from available information. (This idiom uses the concept of addition figuratively).
    • When I saw the empty plate and the happy cat, I put two and two together.
add together

Please add together the numbers 12 and 15.

Verb
  1. make an addition by combining numbers
    • Add 27 and 49, please!
  2. determine the sum of
    • Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town

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