Pronunciation

/ˈsʌm/

Definitions

Noun

• A sum is the total amount of something, usually money or numbers, when added together: “The total sum of the bills was $100.”
• In mathematics, it refers to a series or collection: “The geometric sum of a sequence is the sum of all its terms.”

Verb

• To sum up means to summarize or give a brief account: “Let’s sum up the main points from the presentation.”
• To add up signifies the act of calculating the total: “All the numbers add up to 50.”

Phrases

• “Sum up the day” is a request to briefly recollect events.
• “The sum of our efforts” represents the collective accomplishment.
• “Pay the sum owed” means to settle a financial debt.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The accountant tallied the sum of all the receipts.”
• Verb: “After discussing the issue, we finally summed up our disagreements.”
• Phrasal Verb: “Her grades don’t quite add up, there must be an error.”

Synonyms

• Aggregate
• Total
• Quantity
• Summation
• Aggregate amount
• Cumulative

Antonyms

• Disperse
• Subtract
• Differ
• Separate