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add-on

/ˈæd ɒn/noun

उच्चारण ऐड ऑन

अतिरिक्त उपकरण या सॉफ़्टवेयर, ऐड-ऑन

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    an extra piece of equipment or software that can be added to a computer or another machine to make it do more

    अतिरिक्त उपकरण या सॉफ़्टवेयर, ऐड-ऑन

    • The browser has many useful add-ons.
    • You can install a free add-on to block pop-up windows on websites.
    • This add-on makes the program easier to use.
    + 2 more examples
    • Install the add-on and restart your browser.
    • The game has several paid add-ons.

    Synonyms plug-in extension

  2. 2

    [C]

    something extra that is added to a product or service, often for an extra cost

    अतिरिक्त सुविधा

    • Travel insurance is offered as an add-on when you book your ticket.
    • The gym charges a monthly fee, with yoga classes available as an add-on.
    • Extra baggage is sold as an add-on to the basic ticket.
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    • A warranty is available as an add-on for a small fee.
    • Delivery is an optional add-on to the basic price.

    Synonyms extra

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

add-on (countable noun)

An add-on is an extra thing that can be added to something main. It is countable and written with a hyphen as a noun.

'Add-on' ऐसी अतिरिक्त चीज़ है जिसे किसी मुख्य वस्तु में जोड़ा जा सके। यह countable है और noun के रूप में hyphen के साथ लिखा जाता है।

  • The browser has a useful add-on for saving articles.
  • The airline sells meals as an add-on.

add-on for / to + main thing

Use for or to to name the main product or service that the add-on is attached to.

जिस मुख्य उत्पाद या सेवा से add-on जुड़ा हो, उसे बताने के लिए 'for' या 'to' का प्रयोग होता है।

  • This is an add-on for the basic course.
  • The extension is an add-on to the main software.

add-on as an adjective

Add-on can come before another noun, as in an add-on service, add-on pack or add-on feature.

'Add-on' दूसरे noun से पहले आ सकता है, जैसे add-on service, add-on pack या add-on feature।

  • The add-on pack contains extra practice papers.

add-on vs the verb add on

As a verb, add on is written as two words without a hyphen. The hyphenated add-on is the noun or adjective.

Verb के रूप में 'add on' दो शब्दों में, बिना hyphen के लिखा जाता है। Hyphen वाला 'add-on' noun या adjective है।

  • Please add on the delivery charges to the bill.
+Collocations 4

type + add-on

softwarebrowseroptionalpaidfreepremium

  • A free add-on lets you listen to the news while you work.

verb + add-on

buyinstallofferdownloadchooseremove

  • You can install the add-on from the app store.

add-on + noun

featureservicepackcourseproductcharge

  • The insurance policy has an add-on cover for accidents.

adjective + add-on

usefulextraexpensivehandypopular

  • A second battery is a handy add-on for long trips.
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  • The online course has an add-on for English speaking practice.

ऑनलाइन कोर्स में English speaking practice के लिए एक अतिरिक्त सुविधा है।

  • Radhika installed a dictionary add-on in her browser.

राधिका ने अपने browser में एक dictionary add-on लगाया।

  • Extra legroom is sold as a paid add-on on this flight.

इस उड़ान में अतिरिक्त पैर फैलाने की जगह एक सशुल्क add-on के रूप में बेची जाती है।

  • The phone comes with an optional add-on, a wireless charger.

फ़ोन एक वैकल्पिक add-on, यानी wireless charger, के साथ आता है।

  • Each add-on service adds to the monthly bill.

हर अतिरिक्त सेवा मासिक बिल में जुड़ जाती है।

!Common mistakes 2

✗ You can add-on the extra charge later.

✓ You can add on the extra charge later.

The verb is written as two words; the hyphenated form is the noun.

Verb दो अलग शब्दों में लिखी जाती है; hyphen वाला रूप noun है।

✗ This is an add-on of the main course.

✓ This is an add-on to the main course.

Use to or for after add-on, not of.

'Add-on' के बाद 'to' या 'for' आता है, 'of' नहीं।