Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
add-up-to
Phrasal Verb
/ˈæd ʌp tə/
Definition
To result in a total or a sum after addition.
Examples
- If you add up the costs, it will add up to a significant amount.
- All the evidence adds up to the fact that he was present at the crime scene.
- When you add up the reviews, they add up to mostly positive feedback.
Meaning
The phrase ‘add up to’ is used when referring to the total that results from combining two or more numbers or amounts. It can also imply a conclusion derived from a set of facts or circumstances.
Synonyms
- total
- amount to
- sum up
