sum

A1
Pronunciation
/sʌm/
/sʌm/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

Example Sentences
  • The sum of 3 and 4 is 7.
2 Definition

(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).

Example Sentences
  • We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky.
3 Definition

A quantity of money.

Example Sentences
  • a tidy sum
4 Definition

A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.

Example Sentences
  • This is the sum and substance of his objections.
5 Definition

A central idea or point; gist.

6 Definition

The utmost degree.

7 Definition

An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.

8 Definition

The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.

9 Definition

The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.

10 Definition

A type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a somon is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia where it is equivalent to a township.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To add together.

2 Definition

To give a summary of.

Pronoun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A certain number, at least two.

Example Sentences
  • Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder.
2 Definition

An indefinite quantity.

Example Sentences
  • Can I have some of them?
3 Definition

An indefinite amount, a part.

Example Sentences
  • Everyone is wrong some of the time.