add up

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌæd ˈʌp/
US: /ˌæd ˈʌp/

  1. To calculate the total of something.

    1. I need to add up all these expenses for the trip soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you add up the figures and see what the final cost is for us? [ ] [ ]

  2. To make sense or be logical; to have a consistent explanation.

    1. His story doesn't add up, he's lying to you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her alibi didn't quite add up, so the police investigated further into the case. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

make sense total calculate amount compute
add up intransitive-verb

  1. To increase gradually until reaching a significant amount.

    1. The costs add up over time, you know, it is what it is. [ ] [ ]
    2. Small savings can add up to a large sum if you are consistent with it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "add up" in English means: To calculate the total of something., To make sense or be logical; to have a consistent explanation..

The phonetic transcription of "add up" is /ˌæd ˈʌp/ in British English and /ˌæd ˈʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "add up": make sense, total, calculate, amount, compute.

Example usage of "add up": "I need to add up all these expenses for the trip soon.". More examples on the page.