Summed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Summed is the past tense of sum, meaning to add numbers together to find a total. It can also refer to summarizing or presenting the main points of something concisely.
Definition:
Added together to find a total.
Synonyms:
totaled, calculated, tallied, aggregated
Part of Speech:
verb (past tense)
Antonyms:
subtracted, deducted
Common Collocations:
summed up, summed total, summed quickly, summed accurately
Derivatives:
summing, sums
Usage Tips:
Use "summed" for past actions of adding numbers or summarizing points concisely.
Common Phrases:
summed up in a nutshell, the sum of its parts
Etymology:
Derived from Latin "summa," meaning the highest or total amount.
Examples:
- 1. She summed the numbers and got 50.
- 2. The teacher summed the scores after the test.
- 3. He quickly summed the expenses in his head.
- 4. They summed their savings before buying the car.