add up to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To have a particular effect in combination.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The costs of all the parts added up to five times the cost of the car.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “add up to” mean?
To have a particular effect in combination.
Is “add up to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.