sum
Translation
sum, total, amount
Examples
The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.
The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.
He paid a large sum of money for the car.
He paid a large sum of money for the car.
Grammar Patterns
((the sum of sth.)) the total of something The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.
((a sum of money)) an amount of money He paid a large sum of money for the car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: total, amount, aggregate, quantity
Etymology
From Latin 'summa' meaning 'highest part, top, total'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'summary' - a sum gives you the total picture, just like a summary does.