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Edition vs. Addition

Edition

/ɪˈdɪʃən/

A particular form or version of a published text

Examples:

I have the latest edition of this book.This magazine’s edition has extra articles and photos.

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This word has no antonyms

Addition

/əˈdɪʃən/

The process of combining numbers or amounts to make a total

Examples:

We got a new cat in addition to our dog.She brought an extra chair as an addition.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Remember edition with edit, relating to publishing or revision.
Think of addition with add to emphasize an increase or inclusion.
Edition often involves books or publications, while addition involves math or extension.

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