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 clerid clerid /ˈklɛrɪd/

noun

  1. Predacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic  ( clerid , clerid beetle )
    predacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic


 add add /æd/

verb

  1. () Make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of  ( add )
    make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
     We added two students to that dorm room
    We added two students to that dorm room
     She added a personal note to her letter
    She added a personal note to her letter
     Add insult to injury
    Add insult to injury
     Add some extra plates to the dinner table
    Add some extra plates to the dinner table
  2. () State or say further  ( append , supply , add )
    state or say further
     It doesn't matter,' he supplied
    It doesn't matter,' he supplied
  3. () Bestow a quality on  ( bestow , impart , bring , add , contribute , lend )
    bestow a quality on
     Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
    Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
     The music added a lot to the play
    The music added a lot to the play
     She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
    She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
     This adds a light note to the program
    This adds a light note to the program
  4. () (arithmetic) make an addition by combining numbers  ( add together , add )
    (arithmetic) make an addition by combining numbers
     Add 27 and 49, please!
    Add 27 and 49, please!
  5. () Determine the sum of  ( add together , sum , sum up , add , summate , tally , tot , tot up , tote up , add up , total )
    determine the sum of
     Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
    Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town
  6. Constitute an addition  ( add )
    constitute an addition
     This paper will add to her reputation
    This paper will add to her reputation

 ADD

    noun

    1. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders  ( ADD , ADHD , attention deficit disorder , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , hyperkinetic syndrome , MBD , minimal brain damage , minimal brain dysfunction )
      a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders


     genus Elodea genus Elodea /ˈdʒiːnəs ɪˈloʊdiə/

    noun

    1. Submerged freshwater perennials  ( ditchmoss , Elodea , genus Elodea , pondweed )
      submerged freshwater perennials


     cotton candy cotton candy /ˈkɑːtn ˈkændi/

    noun

    1. [ N. American] A candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature  ( candyfloss [Canadian, British] , cotton candy [ N. American] , spun sugar )
      a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature