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