add up

/ˈad ˈʌp/

/ˈæd ˈʌp/

[verb]

to add up

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: add]

to put two or more numbers or amounts together to get a total

synonyms : add

to make sense or seem reasonable

synonyms : make sense

develop into

synonyms : amount

come

add up in number or quantity

synonyms : amount

come

number

total

Examples

1. The calculator helped me quickly add up the numbers.

2. "Saving money can be difficult, but little drops make the ocean, and small savings can add up over time," said the financial advisor during the consultation.

3. Add up all the comments above, and it seems a lot of folks are blowing smoke up a lot of other folk's rears.

4. When planning a trip, I always try to remember the saying 'beware of little expenses' and factor in all the smaller costs like transportation and food, as they can add up quickly.

Nearby words

add together

add insult to injury

add fuel to the flames