What is the past tense of "add"?

The past simple of "add" is "added". Add salt to the soup.

What is the past participle of "add"?

The past participle of "add" is "added". Use it after have/has/had: "I have added".

What is a common mistake with "add"?

Wrong: "Add together these numbers.". Correct: "Add these numbers together.". The adverb 'together' comes after the object with 'add', not after the verb.

Conjugation of "Add" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: Is "add" regular or irregular?

"Add" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

Q: How do you pronounce "add"?

/æd/ — One syllable with the short /æ/ sound like in 'cat' or 'bag'.

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All 12 Tenses of "Add"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "add" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I add`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I added`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will add`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am adding`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was adding`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be adding`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have added`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had added`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have added`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been adding`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been adding`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been adding`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Add" — Added

The past simple of "add" is "added" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

She added that she would arrive tomorrow. B1

Past Participle of "Add" — Added

The past participle of "add" is "added" — the same form as the past simple, since "add" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have added") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was added").

She added that she would arrive tomorrow. B1

Is "Add" Regular or Irregular?

"Add" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "added". The 3rd-person singular present is "adds" and the gerund/present participle is "adding".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Add" and Its Forms

Add: /æd/ — Stress pattern: O

One syllable with the short /æ/ sound like in 'cat' or 'bag'.

How to Use "Add" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use 'add' for both physical objects and abstract ideas like information.

S + V + noun
S + V + noun + preposition

Example Sentences with "Add" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: If you add these numbers together, you get ten. A1
Simple Past: She added that she would arrive tomorrow. B1

Common Collocations with "Add"

add salt
add sugar
add information
add up
add to the list

When to Use "Add" vs Similar Verbs

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

attach — when physically connecting something
combine — when mixing elements together
include — when putting into a group or list

Antonyms: remove, subtract

Common Mistakes with "Add"

Wrong: She add often.
Correct: She adds often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Add"

From Latin "addere" — to put to.

Other Forms of "Add"

Noun: addition
Adjective: additional

Conjugation Tables for "Add"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not add · He does not add
Simple past: I did not add · She did not add
Present perfect: I have not added · He has not added

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you add? · Does he add?
Simple past: Did you add?
Present perfect: Have you added?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is added
Simple past passive: It was added
Present perfect passive: It has been added

Frequently Asked Questions About "Add"

Is "add" regular or irregular?: "add" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "added".
What is the past tense of "add"?: The simple past of "add" is "added".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "add"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I add every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am adding right now."