Example Sentences
"The addition of 3 and 5 equals 8."
"We used addition to count all the apples in two baskets."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of addition?
Study Tips
To remember addition, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.