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Tack onto

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Unexpected Additions

Use 'tack onto' to describe something added surprisingly or as a last-minute thought.

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The teacher tacked onto the homework an extra essay.
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Non-Integral Parts

'Tack onto' implies the added part was not originally considered integral to the item.

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He just tacked his signature onto the document without reading.
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Can Be Informal

'Tack onto' can seem casual and might be less suitable in strictly formal contexts.

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Just tack onto the email any thoughts you have.
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