Sum Definition
sum
noun
- a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient"
- a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
- the final aggregate; "the sum of all our troubles did not equal the misery they suffered"
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
- the whole amount
- a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets; "let C be the union of the sets A and B"
verb
- be a summary of; "The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper"
- determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town"
"Sum" in song lyrics
See how sum is used in real songs:
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"Now I gotta move some, and give you a new sum"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — All for U -
"5 o'clock with the ten-penny sum"
Aesop Rock f/ Pfac — Cook it Up -
"Even the odds divide come up with the sum"
Arsonists — Rhyme Time Travel
Words that rhyme with sum
Usage tips for "sum"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sum" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sum to find words that pair well.