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total
Noun
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A total is the final amount of something. It is a term used in math.
total
Verb
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If you total something, you add them up.
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If something totals something, it adds up to that; it amounts to.
The total of your purchase comes to $53.
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If you total something, you destroy it; you wreck it.
total
Adjective
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If something is total, it is complete; it is finished.
He is a total failure
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If something is total, it is entire.
The total book was very bad.
beam
Noun
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A beam is a line of light or energy.
A beam of sunlight came through the window making a rectangle on the floor.
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A beam is a long straight piece of wood or metal used in building to support weight.
Inside, the ceiling of the tunnel was held up with beams and was high enough that we could stand.
beam
Verb
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If you beam a signal from one place to another, you send it through the air.
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If you beam, you smile and look very happy.