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total

1 of 3adjective
/ˈtoʊtəl/
Forms:more total,most total
1

including the whole quantity

  • The total cost of the renovations exceeded their initial budget, requiring them to make adjustments to their plans.
  • The total number of pages in the book was 300, making it a lengthy read.
  • The total distance of the race was 10 kilometers, challenging runners to push themselves to the finish line.
  • The total area of the apartment was 800 square feet, providing ample space for comfortable living.
  • She calculated the total cost of the project, factoring in materials, labor, and additional expenses.
Synonyms:
grandfulloverallcomprehensiveaggregate
2

indicating something that is at its greatest degree possible

B1
  • She demanded total silence during the exam.
  • The project was a total success, with no mistakes.
  • He felt total happiness when he saw his newborn baby.
  • The blackout caused total darkness in the city.
Synonyms:
fullentire
3

complete or absolute, often in the sense of something being fully or utterly the case

  • His reaction to the news was total shock; he couldn't speak for minutes.
  • The meeting was a total failure, with everyone leaving more confused than before.
  • Her outfit was a total mismatch, creating an utterly chaotic appearance.
  • Their vacation was a total disaster, from lost luggage to canceled flights.
  • The movie was a total flop, failing to impress even the most loyal fans.
Synonyms:
absolutedeadcompletedownrightright-downutterproperfullperfectpuresheerstarkpositiveoutright