added

adjective

add·​ed ˈa-dəd How to pronounce added (audio)
: existing or occurring as an increase or addition : additional, further
an issue that has gained added importance in recent months
an added attraction/advantage
providing added value

Examples of added in a Sentence

ever since his mother got sick, he's had the added responsibility of getting his little sister ready for school
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The pillow is lined with tassels for added texture and design, and the cover has a zipper closure for convenience. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 The architecture enabled sensitive data to be processed locally at the edge to meet privacy mandates and enable real-time analytics, while less-critical workloads were then routed to cloud platforms for added flexibility. Hans Dekkers, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Pre-soaked for easy use, each pad combines retinol and collagen for smoothing and added firmness, making your skin feel refreshed, plump and revitalized in one easy step. Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Your best bet is to stick with yogurts without added sugar. Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for added

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of add

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of added was in the 15th century

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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/added. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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