Cool MateMeaning of Total
In simple words: The whole amount or number of something.
Total in a sentence
- The total cost of the groceries came to fifty dollars.
- After counting all the votes, the total was clearly in favor of the proposal.
- She gave a total of three presentations last week.
- The total number of students in the class is thirty.
- His total disregard for the rules was shocking.
How to use Total
Use 'total' in contexts involving amounts or sums. It's appropriate for both casual and formal speech, but avoid using it in technical or scientific contexts where precise terms are preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'total' as you add everything up to reach the final number!
Related words
Collocations with Total
- total amount
- total number
- total cost
- total failure
- total control
Synonyms for Total
Opposites of Total
- partial
- incomplete
Common mistakes with Total
- 'Total' used as a verb incorrectly.
- Confusing 'total' with 'entire' in some contexts.
- Using 'totally' instead of 'total' when describing a noun.
Total appears in
Total in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الإجمالي
إجمالي المبلغ أو العدد لشيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মোট
কোনো কিছুর মোট পরিমাণ বা সংখ্যা।
- GermanDeutsch
Gesamt
Der gesamte Betrag oder die gesamte Anzahl von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Total
La cantidad o número completo de algo.
- Persianفارسی
کل، مجموع، کامل
کل مقدار یا تعداد یه چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Total
Le montant ou le nombre total de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुल
किसी चीज़ की पूरी राशि या संख्या।
- ItalianItaliano
Totale
La quantità o il numero complessivo di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Total
A quantidade ou número total de algo.
- RussianРусский
Общий
Вся сумма или количество чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
کل
کسی چیز کی کل رقم یا تعداد۔
- Chinese中文
总数
某事物的整体数量或金额。
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Frequently asked questions about Total
What does Total mean?
The whole amount or number of something.
What is the definition of Total?
being the amount or number after everyone or everything is counted or added together
How do you use Total in a sentence?
The total cost of the groceries came to fifty dollars.
Can you give another example of Total?
After counting all the votes, the total was clearly in favor of the proposal.
What are synonyms for Total?
Common alternatives include complete.
What is the opposite of Total?
Opposite meanings include partial, incomplete.
What words go with Total?
It commonly pairs with total amount, total number, total cost, total failure, total control.
What are common mistakes when using Total?
'Total' used as a verb incorrectly. Confusing 'total' with 'entire' in some contexts. Using 'totally' instead of 'total' when describing a noun.
How do you pronounce Total?
US: /["/ˈtəʊtl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtəʊtl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Total?
Use 'total' in contexts involving amounts or sums. It's appropriate for both casual and formal speech, but avoid using it in technical or scientific contexts where precise terms are preferred.
What CEFR level is Total?
"Total" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.