Total Definition & Meaning
total
- adjective
- constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; "an entire town devastated by an earthquake"; "gave full attention"; "a total failure"
- complete in extent or degree and in every particular; "a full game"; "a total eclipse"; "a total disaster"
- noun
- the whole amount
- a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
- verb
- add up in number or quantity; "The bills amounted to $2,000"; "The bill came to $2,000"
- determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town"
- damage beyond the point of repair; "My son totaled our new car"; "the rock star totals his guitar at every concert"
"Total" in song lyrics
See how total is used in real songs:
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"That's like 250 dollars total"
Apathy — It Takes a Seven Nation Army to Hold Us Back -
"lettin my vocals amass to some total"
Asheru f/ Talib Kweli — Mood Swing -
"napster is free thats the grand round total"
Benefit — Musical Freedom
Words that rhyme with total
Usage tips for "total"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "total" 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 total to find words that pair well.
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