Word: SUM
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of SUM
- A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
"The sum of 3 and 4 is 7."
- (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
"We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky."
- A quantity of money.
"a tidy sum"
- To add together.
- To give a summary of.
- The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.
- The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.
- A certain number, at least two.
"Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder."
- An indefinite quantity.
"Can I have some of them?"
- An indefinite amount, a part.
"Everyone is wrong some of the time."
- A type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a somon is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia where it is equivalent to a township.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "sum" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "sum" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUM a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SUM worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SUM? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SUM:
- # the sum effect
- # master of sum
- # playing with sum
- # in terms of sum
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