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add something up to sum or total a set of figures. (See also add up (to something).) Please add these figures up again. I didn't add up these figures! add up (to something) 1. Lit. [for a set of figures] to equal a total. These figures don't add up to the right total! 2. Fig. [for facts or explanations] to make sense. (Considering facts as if they were figures.) Your explanation just doesn't add up! add up (spoken) 1. to be reasonable His story of what happened to him just doesn't add up. Usage notes: usually used with not, as in the example 2. to increase in expense With five kids in the family, our medical bills really add up. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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