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Both seems to mean "to add". What are the differences? Any other words that
could be used alongside these?
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Difference between 加える and 足す?
For one, 加える is more formal than 足す。 足す can also mean to add, as in adding
numbers / mathematics. The really small difference is that 足す is generally
used when adding to an already existing quantity, while 加える is more used when
adding something new. Examples:

  1. コーヒーに砂糖を加える。
  2. コーヒーに砂糖を足す。

Both mean to add sugar to coffee, but the former would be used in a scenario
when I am creating a latte or some other sweet coffee beverage. The latter
means to add sugar, as in the coffee already has sugar, but it's still too
bitter.
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