tack on

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The phrase "tack on" is a phrasal verb in English that means to add something extra, usually in a casual or informal way. It often implies that you're attaching or adding something that may not have been part of the original plan.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: To add something to something else.
• Example: "I decided to tack on an extra day to my vacation."

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "tack on" when you want to describe adding something to a list, a plan, or an item. It's often used in informal situations.

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "tack on" can also be used to describe the addition of costs or expenses, especially when they were not expected.
• Example: "The restaurant tacked on a service charge to the bill."

Word Variants:

• There aren’t specific variants of "tack on," but you might see variations in phrases or synonyms.

Different Meaning:

• "Tack" on its own can refer to a type of fastener or a method of sailing. However, in this context, "tack on" specifically focuses on the action of adding.

Synonyms:

• Add
• Append
• Attach
• Include

Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs:

• Add on: Similar to "tack on," it means to include something additional.
• Throw in: This can mean to add something as a bonus or extra.
• Attach: This is a more formal word that means to physically or figuratively connect something.

Example Sentences:

1. "We decided to tack on a few extra items to our shopping list." 2.

Academic

Verb

1. fix to; attach
   • append a charm to the necklace

Synonyms

• append
• tag on
• tack
• hang on