B1adjectivemoney
US/ˈtoʊ.təl/
UK/ˈtəʊ.təl/
including everything; or complete, used to make a word stronger
More often (noun): the whole amount when everything is added together
In context
The total cost of the trip was about ten million dong.
The meeting was a total waste of time.
The total number of visitors this year passed one million.
Words that go with total
adjective + noun
- total costThe total cost includes tax and delivery.
- total numberWhat is the total number of students in the school?
- total amountThe total amount must be paid by Friday.
- total wasteBuying that cheap printer was a total waste of money.
- total strangerShe told her life story to a total stranger on the train.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The total of cost is high.Correct: The total cost is high.