The difference between Add and Sum

When used as nouns, add means an act or instance of adding, whereas sum means a quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

When used as verbs, add means to join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate, whereas sum means to add together.

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  1. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

  2. Add as a verb:

    To sum up; to put together mentally.

    Examples:

    "to add numbers"

  3. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.

    Examples:

    "to add a column of numbers"

  4. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).

  5. Add as a verb (transitive):

    To append (e,g, a statement); to say further information.

  6. Add as a verb (intransitive):

    To make an addition; to augment; to increase.

    Examples:

    "It adds to our anxiety."

  7. Add as a verb (intransitive, mathematics):

    To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

    Examples:

    "He adds rapidly."

  1. Add as a noun (computer science):

    An act or instance of adding.

  2. Add as a noun (video games):

    An additional enemy that joined the fight after the primary target.

    Examples:

    "After engaging the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with."

  1. Sum as a noun:

    A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

    Examples:

    "The sum of 3 and 4 is 7."

  2. Sum as a noun (often plural):

    An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).

    Examples:

    "We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky."

  3. Sum as a noun:

    A quantity of money.

    Examples:

    "a tidy sum"

    "the sum of forty pounds"

  4. Sum as a noun:

    A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.

    Examples:

    "This is the sum of all the evidence in the case."

    "This is the sum and substance of his objections."

  5. Sum as a noun:

    A central idea or point.

  6. Sum as a noun:

    The utmost degree.

  7. Sum as a noun (obsolete):

    An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.

  1. Sum as a verb (transitive):

    To add together.

  2. Sum as a verb (transitive):

    To give a summary of.

  1. Sum as a noun:

    The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.

  2. Sum as a noun:

    The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.

  1. Sum as a pronoun (AAVE):

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