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add
Verb
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If you add mathx/math to mathy/math, you put mathx/math and mathy/math together.
Cook for five minutes, then add the remaining spices to the soup.
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If you add time, or price, you increase it.
A new kitchen would add value to the home.
We need to add five more waiters by next week.
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If you add something to what you've said, you say something more.
I paused for a moment, then added, "Would you mind if I had some pudding?"
card
Noun
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A card is a small, often rectangular piece of paper or plastic, usually with information.
The police stopped me and asked to see my identity card.
"I don't have any money with me, can I pay with my credit card?"
The soccer player got a red card and left the game.
We spent the afternoon playing card games.
I think we sent them a Christmas card last year.
card
Verb
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If you card someone, you check their ID cards, usually to see if they are old enough to enter a place or drink alcohol.
They have to card anybody who looks 30 or younger.