Synonyms for
Sums
Definition
A total amount obtained by adding numbers together.
Synonyms & similar words
union
marrow
core
summarise
aggregate
amount
tally
summation
gist
heart
nub
centre
meat
tot
essence
center
summate
totality
kernel
add
summarize
sum
total
substance
inwardness
total
amount
calculation
aggregate
tally
score
reckoning
addition
count
tabulation
math
arithmetic
computation
figure
number
quantity
result
totality
outcome
answer
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- sums up
- sums to
- sums of money
- sums of squares
- sums of products
- sums of time
- sums of effort
Word family
Usage note
The word 'sums' is the plural of 'sum', meaning a total amount. It is often used in mathematical contexts or when referring to amounts of money.
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Example sentences
- I need to double-check my sums before handing in my report.
- If you add up all the sums, you'll see that we spent too much money this month.
- I'm not good with sums, can you help me with this math problem?
- The accountant spent all day checking her sums to make sure there were no errors.
- I always use a calculator to check my sums when doing math homework.
Quotes
The sum of the whole is this: Walk and be happy; walk and be healthy.
The sum of all human wisdom is contained in these two words: Wait and Hope.
The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension.