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Meaning of add up in English

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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

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