Meaning of add up in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   add up

   Definitions

   1. develop into

   Examples

   • « This idea will never amount to anything »
   • « nothing came of his grandiose plans »
2. 2. determine the sum of

   Examples

   • « Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town »
3. 3. add up in number or quantity

   Examples

   • « The bills amounted to $2,000 »
   • « The bill came to $2,000 »
4. 4. be reasonable or logical or comprehensible