What is the Difference Between "Ad" and "Add"? 







Ad

an ad        an ad

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Ad = advertisement = a picture, short film, etc. which tells people about a product, service or job.

Examples:
  • "We put an ad in the newspaper."
  • "He doesn't like to see ads on TV."
  • "This is an ad for a new English course."

Add

to add

Add = to put something together with something else --> +.

Examples:
  • "Please add some sugar to the tea."
  • "Do you want me to add your name to the list?"
  • "Add 3 and 4, and you get 7."
In summary, an "ad" is an advertisement, and "to add" is to put something with something else.


Test yourself:


  1. We put an __________ in the newspaper. (ad / add)


  2. __________ 3 and 4, and you get 7. (Ad / Add)


  3. This is an __________ for a new English course. (ad / add)


  4. Please __________ some sugar to the tea. (ad / add)


  5. Do you want me to __________ your name to the list? (ad / add)


  6. He doesn't like to see __________ on TV. (ads / adds)


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