total
adjective
1. constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
- a total failure
Similar word(s): whole, entire, full
2. complete in extent or degree and in every particular
- a total eclipse
- a total disaster
Similar word(s): complete, full
Sentences with total as an adjective:
- The total book is rubbish from start to finish. The total number of votes cast is 3,270.
- He is a total failure.
noun
1. the whole amount
Similar word(s): aggregate, sum, totality
Definition categories: man–made, unit, whole
2. a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
Definition categories: thought, quantity
Sentences with total as a noun:
- A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall.
- The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15.
verb
1. add up in number or quantity
Similar word(s): amount, come, number
Definition categories: stative, be
2. determine the sum of
Similar word(s): add, sum, summate, tally, tot
Definition categories: communication, count, enumerate, number, numerate
3. damage beyond the point of repair
- My son totaled our new car
- the rock star totals his guitar at every concert
Definition categories: change, damage
Sentences with total as a verb:
- When we totalled the takings, we always got a different figure.
- That totals seven times so far.
- Honey, I’m OK, but I’ve totaled the car.
- It totals nearly a pound.