Phrasal Verb: Add up

Phrasal Verb: Add up


Meaning: To make a mathematical total

Example: We ADDED UP the bill to check it was correct.

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Phrasal Verb: Add up


Meaning: Be a satisfactory explanantion for something

Example: She explained why the work wasn't ready, but her story doesn't ADD UP.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'ADD'

- Add on
- Add up
- Add up to

 

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