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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
sum
/sʌm/ Syllables: ˈsum
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
The total of numbers added together; the whole amount; to give a brief overview.
Synonyms
total
summary
amount
Antonyms
None available
Translations
sum in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
مجموع، مبلغ
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
العدد الكلي عند جمع الأرقام، أو المبلغ الإجمالي، أو إعطاء ملخص قصير.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A sum is a total produced by adding numbers. In academic writing, to sum up means to summarise the main points.
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Memory TipSum comes from Latin 'summa' meaning the highest total — adding everything up.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
In sum, the findings provide strong support for the theoretical model proposed.
The total sum of money allocated to the project was insufficient for the planned scope.
To sum up, the study demonstrates that early intervention significantly improves outcomes.
Word Families & Pronunciation
sum
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | summation |
| adjective | summed |
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