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Total up Meaning in English

expression

ˈtoʊtəɫ/ /ˈəp
TOH-tul UP
tˈəʊtəl/ /ˈʌp
TOH-tuhl UP

Definition

To add numbers or amounts together to find the total sum.

Usage & Nuances

'Total up' is an informal phrasal verb, often used in everyday speech for counting or adding sums. Common with money, bills, or quantities: 'total up the bill'. It can be replaced by 'add up' in most contexts, but 'total up' emphasizes the final sum.

Example Sentences

Let's total up the points to see who won.

basic

Can you total up these expenses for me?

basic

After shopping, I totaled up my receipts.

basic

Could you quickly total up what we owe before we leave?

natural

If you total up all those tiny fees, it adds up to a lot.

natural

He forgot to total up the last column, so the results were wrong.

natural