What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
summed
Example
I summed up the expenses for the month and realized I had overspent. [summed: past tense]
Example
Can you please sum these numbers for me? [sum: verb]
tallied
Example
The teacher tallied the scores and announced the winner. [tallied: past tense]
Example
We need to tally the votes before we can declare a winner. [tally: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Summed is more common than tallied in everyday language, as it is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between summed and tallied?
Both summed and tallied are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
