sum

Definition

  • noun: an amount of money
  • noun: an indefinite or specified amount of money
  • verb: to calculate the sum of
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: compendium, height, completion

Examples

  • Working odd summer jobs has been 'the sum of' my experience so far. [=has been all the experience I've had so far]

  • That picture 'sums' him 'up' perfectly. [=that picture perfectly shows what kind of person he is]

  • “So, you don't want to go because you think it will be boring?” “That just about 'sums it up'.”

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and machine guns? Why don't you just tell me? I was about to...right after you speech. - Gwen, honey, family photo. - Okay. You coming to dim sum? You can't keep me away. - It's at eight o'clock. Don't be late. - OK. And I am going to do my speach for you. (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2