in addition

phrase

: besides entry 2, also
The job requires a college degree and, in addition, at least two years of experience.

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The Razorbacks’ three SEC losses came at the hands of Georgia, Texas A&M and Tennessee, in addition to a drubbing at the hands of Utah in their first road game. — Pj Green october 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026 Searchlight also received best picture nominations at the Golden Globes for the aforementioned titles, in addition to 15 others. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 The vast majority of those early votes were done in person, in addition to some mail-in ballots. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Some rooms have bunk beds in addition to king beds; call to book one of these rooms for a party group or family. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in addition

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in addition was in 1936

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“In addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20addition. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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