Meaning & use
addition word
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UK/əˈdɪʃ.ən ˌwɜːd/
US/əˈdɪʃ.ən ˌwɝːd/
Meaning
nouncountable
A word or phrase, such as moreover or furthermore, used to add extra information to a sentence or paragraph.
Grammar: Has a plural; usually introduced as a class of transition words in writing lessons.
Patterns
- addition word such as moreover
- use an addition word
- addition words in a paragraph
Moreover is an addition word that signals more support for the claim.
Use an addition word instead of starting every sentence with also.
The teacher asked students to circle the addition words in the essay.
Word forms
| plural | addition words |
|---|
Common combinations
- common addition word
- Furthermore is a common addition word in reports.
- addition word list
- The handout gave an addition word list for essay writing.
- addition words and contrast words
- The lesson compared addition words and contrast words.
Synonyms and how they differ
- transition word
- Transition word is broader and includes contrast, cause, and sequence words; addition words only add information.
- connector
- Connector is a general writing term for words that link ideas across sentences.
- discourse marker
- Discourse marker is a linguistics term for words that guide conversation or text; it is broader and more technical.
Word family
- addition noun
- the act of adding or something added
- additionally adverb
- an addition word used to add a point
- add verb
- to include something extra
Practice
Which word is an addition word?
Choose one answer.
Furthermore adds another point. However and although signal contrast, while because signals cause.
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