sum
/sʌm/noun
Elementary
1
A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
2
An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
3
A quantity of money.
4
A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the substance.
5
A central idea or point; gist.
6
The utmost degree; the greatest or most perfect realization (of some concept).
7
An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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