The difference between Add and Unite
When used as nouns, add means an act or instance of adding, whereas unite means a british gold coin worth 20 shillings, first produced during the reign of king james i, and bearing a legend indicating the king's intention of uniting the kingdoms of england and scotland.
When used as verbs, add means to join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate, whereas unite means to bring together as one.
check bellow for the other definitions of Add and Unite
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
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Add as a verb:
To sum up; to put together mentally.
Examples:
"to add numbers"
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.
Examples:
"to add a column of numbers"
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).
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Add as a verb (transitive):
To append (e,g, a statement); to say further information.
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Add as a verb (intransitive):
To make an addition; to augment; to increase.
Examples:
"It adds to our anxiety."
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Add as a verb (intransitive, mathematics):
To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.
Examples:
"He adds rapidly."
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Add as a noun (computer science):
An act or instance of adding.
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Add as a noun (video games):
An additional enemy that joined the fight after the primary target.
Examples:
"After engaging the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with."
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Unite as a verb (transitive):
To bring together as one.
Examples:
"The new government will try to unite the various factions."
"I hope this song can unite people from all different cultures."
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Unite as a verb (reciprocal):
To come together as one.
Examples:
"If we want to win, we will need to unite."
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Unite as a noun (UK, historical):
A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, first produced during the reign of King James I, and bearing a legend indicating the king's intention of uniting the kingdoms of England and Scotland.