Basic Details
Word: Addition
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.
Synonyms: Sum, total, accumulation
Antonyms: Subtraction
Idioms and Phrases
- In addition to: Used to say that something is added to what has already been mentioned. Example: "In addition to studying for my exam, I also have to finish my project."
- Make an addition: To add something to what is already there. Example: "We should make an addition to our team to help with the workload."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Addition is one of the basic operations in mathematics that helps us combine numbers.
Example 2: When you do addition, you start with the first number and then keep adding the following numbers to get the total.
Example 3: In class, we learned how to use a number line to help us with our addition problems.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the symbol for addition (+) dates back to the 15th century? It is derived from the Latin word "et," which means "and."
Famous Quote
"Do not worry about your difficulties in mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "addition" mean?
a) The process of finding a difference
b) The process of finding the total by combining numbers
c) The process of dividing amounts
d) The process of measuring length
Answer: b) The process of finding the total by combining numbers
2. Which of these is a synonym of "addition"?
a) Subtraction
b) Sum
c) Division
d) Remainder
Answer: b) Sum
3. Which of the following is the opposite of "addition"?
a) Total
b) Sum
c) Accumulation
d) Subtraction
Answer: d) Subtraction
4. Which sentence uses "addition" correctly?
a) Addition is the process of taking away numbers.
b) I completed the addition of the numbers in my homework.
c) Addition means dividing a large number.
d) Addition is only used in subtraction.
Answer: b) I completed the addition of the numbers in my homework.
5. Which idiom means adding something?
a) Out of the blue
b) In addition to
c) Break the ice
d) Turn over a new leaf
Answer: b) In addition to
