Synonyms for

Sum

Verb / sʌm / Another word for sum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

total aggregate entirety whole

Informal

total all everything

Literary

whole essence quintessence

Antonyms

difference part portion fraction segment individual

Common collocations

  • sum total
  • sum of money
  • sum of squares
  • sum it up
  • sum of parts
  • sum of the evidence
  • sum of all

Word family

noun sum
verb summarize
adjective summative
adverb summarily

Usage note

As a noun, 'sum' often refers to the result of addition. As a verb, 'sum up' means to summarize or conclude.

Example sentences

  1. I need to add up the sum of my expenses for the month.
  2. The sum of all the angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.
  3. What is the sum of 5 and 7?
  4. The sum total of our efforts resulted in success.
  5. She calculated the sum by using a calculator.

Quotes

  • The sum of the whole is this: You shall be king hereafter.
  • The sum of wisdom is that time is never lost that is devoted to work.
  • The sum of all human wisdom will be contained in these two words: Wait and Hope.

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