Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Sum.
How to pronounce sum:
US
Sum - as a noun
A quantity of money
Example: "He borrowed a large sum"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amount8amount of moneysum of moneyHypernyms (Closely Related)
assets6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amount8total5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
quantity20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The final aggregate
Example: "The sum of all our troubles did not equal the misery they suffered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sum totalsummation13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulation18aggregation14assemblage15collection14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8centre8core6essence9gist5heart8heart and soulinwardness14kernel10marrow11meat6nitty-grittynub5pith9substance13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental objectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sum - as a verb
Be a summary of
Example: "The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
summarise13summarize22Sum - as a pronoun
A certain number, at least two.
Example: "Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder."
An indefinite quantity.
Example: "Can i have some of them?"
An indefinite amount, a part.
Example: "Everyone is wrong some of the time."
Example Sentences
"Please add up the sum of these numbers."
"The sum of 2 and 6 is equal to 8."
"She received a large sum of money as an inheritance."
"The sum of their efforts resulted in a successful project."
"He spent a substantial sum on his new car."
Word Game Points
Is SUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is SUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is SUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
