Pronunciation: /maʊnt ʌp tuː/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The total cost of my groceries MOUNTS UP TO $50.
A2 Her monthly expenses MOUNT UP TO more than her income.
B1 The damages from the storm MOUNT UP TO millions of dollars.
B2 The company's profits MOUNT UP TO a record high this quarter.
C1 The amount of debt MOUNTS UP TO an unsustainable level.
C2 The evidence presented in court MOUNTS UP TO a strong case against the defendant.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 The total cost of my groceries mounted up to $50.
A2 Her debts mounted up to thousands of dollars.
B1 The number of participants in the event mounted up to over 100.
B2 The damages from the storm mounted up to millions of dollars.
C1 The expenses for the project mounted up to an alarming amount.
C2 The losses for the company mounted up to a significant figure.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The total cost of my shopping mount up to $50.
A2 Her savings mount up to a significant amount over the years.
B1 The damages caused by the storm mount up to millions of dollars.
B2 The company's profits mount up to a record high this quarter.
C1 The expenses for the project mount up to more than anticipated.
C2 The investments in the stock market mount up to substantial wealth for the investor.
formal The total cost of the project will mount up to $1 million.
informal The bill for dinner last night mounted up to $50.
slang I didn't realize how much all those little expenses would mount up to.
figurative The consequences of his actions are starting to mount up to a serious problem.
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