Tally Definition
tally
noun
- a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; "the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"; "their first tally came in the 3rd inning"
- a bill for an amount due
- the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order; "the counting continued for several hours"
verb
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
- gain points in a game; "The home team scored many times"; "He hit a home run"; "He hit .300 in the past season"
- keep score, as in games
- determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town"
"Tally" in song lyrics
See how tally is used in real songs:
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"No dirt, fools untook your tally"
Buddha Monk f/ C.C.F. Division — Hold Up -
"Gradually we warmed when he chalked up a tally"
The Herd — Full Moon -
"Baby mommy baby daddy, it's addin to the death tally"
Mr. Lif — Looking In...
Words that rhyme with tally
Usage tips for "tally"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tally" 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 tally to find words that pair well.