add up to

Posted by Grace on March 15, 2011

 

add up to: that means the combination of the things that were just mentioned are the reasons why something is the way it is (=result in); or to make a total of

 

  

Examples:

1. Sunny weather, guests arriving on time, well-behaved flower girls, and a ceremony going according to plan all added up to a beautiful outdoor wedding.

 

2. Waking up late, lost keys, a late bus, an argument with a co-worker, and an upset stomach from lunch added up to a bad day.

 

3. The bill added up to $20.50

 

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  • Sharifa Bahri (SkoonAlBahr) March 17, 2011 9:20
    Studying all the day along, attending all the classes on time, and participating with teachers added up to best marks.
  • Nafis March 16, 2011 18:14
    Co2 emission, global warming, polluted air, water and ground have added up to a very unbalanced life on earth.
  • Dreamer Ḿǻ₦ March 15, 2011 20:45
    she is so lovely and humble , added up to her wonderful pretty face
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