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| additionally |
in addition to what was already mentioned. |
| add-on |
an optional item that may be bought in addition to a main item to supplement or improve it. [1/2 definitions] |
| again |
in addition to the other amount being compared with. [1/5 definitions] |
| also |
in addition to what has just been said or written. [1/3 definitions] |
| and/or |
in addition to or instead of. |
| benefits |
something that you get, in addition to money, from your job. Some benefits are health insurance and paid vacation leave. [1/2 definitions] |
| besides |
in addition to. |
| both |
the one in addition to the other. [1/3 definitions] |
| cheerleading |
the activity of encouraging spectators to cheer for a sports team during a competitive event using special yells and chants in addition to performing strenuous athletic feats of tumbling and gymnastics to bolster spectators' enthusiasm. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. (Cf. denotation.) [1/2 definitions] |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. [1/2 definitions] |
| cover charge |
a fixed amount charged by nightclubs and restaurants in addition to the price of food and drink, often used to defray the cost of live entertainment or music. |
| fringe benefit |
a benefit, such as health insurance or a pension, given to an employee in addition to wages or salary. |
| furthermore |
in addition to what has just been stated; in addition; moreover. |
| hemolymph |
the circulatory fluid in the open tissue spaces of some invertebrates that acts as or in addition to blood. |
| moonlighting |
working at a second job, often at night, in addition to one's regular, full-time job. |
| nickname |
a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of or in addition to the proper name, to indicate humor, familiarity, or the character of the person, place, or thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| on top of |
in addition to. [1/3 definitions] |
| opéra comique |
opera with spoken dialogue in addition to musical solos and ensembles. |
| other |
something different or in addition to that. [1/14 definitions] |
| over and above |
in addition to; besides. |
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