3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'ADD'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'ADD'

Add on

1. Include in a calculation
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: You have to ADD the VAT ON to the price they give.

Add up

1. To make a mathematical total
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: We ADDED UP the bill to check it was correct.
2. Be a satisfactory explanantion for something
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: She explained why the work wasn't ready, but her story doesn't ADD UP.

Add up to

1. Have a certain result
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: Trains delays are getting worse and with the high fares, it all ADDS UP TO misery for the commuters.
2. Come to a certain amount or figure
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: The total costs ADD UP TO several million euros.

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