ad ‧ ded /ˈædəd, ˈædɪd/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ addition , ↑ additive ; adjective : additonal, ↑ added ; verb : ↑ add ; adverb : ↑ additionally ]
in addition to what is usual or expected SYN extra :
cereal with added vitamins
no added sugar
added advantage/bonus/benefit etc
The system has the added advantage of recordable DVD drives.
Include people in your picture for added interest.
added difficulty/problem etc
Our yard is only small, and has the added disadvantage of facing north.
It may not be necessary to go to the added expense of updating your anti-virus software.
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THESAURUS
▪ extra in addition to the usual or standard cost, time, amount etc:
They let the kids stay up an extra hour.
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Some stores charge extra for delivery.
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Postage is extra.
▪ additional [only before noun] more than the basic amount or the amount that you expected or agreed. Additional is more formal than extra :
An evening job would provide additional income.
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There may be an additonal charge for paying bills by credit card.
▪ added [only before noun ] extra – used when talking about something that makes something better or more effective:
an added benefit
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an added precaution
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It was a beautiful place, and the good weather was an added bonus.
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Use a sunscreen for added protection.
▪ spare [only before noun] kept in addition to the one you usually use, so that it is available if the one you usually use breaks, gets lost etc:
a spare key
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a spare tyre
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a spare set of clothes