tally

The word “tally” has 2 syllables: tal-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈtæli/

What is synonym and antonym for tally?

In the thesaurus, “tally” has 62 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tally along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tally

Antonyms for tally

clash
conflict
contradict
dispute
estimate
gainsay
guess
jar
lose
negate
nullify
subtract

Meanings of tally

interjection
1. Target sighted.
noun
1. (by extension) One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
2. (by extension) Any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.
3. One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
4. A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a score or tally in a game.
5. A tally shop.
6. A ribbon on a sailor's cap bearing the name of the ship or the (part of) the navy to which they belong.
7. A state of cohabitation, living with another individual in an intimate relationship outside of marriage.
8. A bone, or piece of wood, on which notches or scores are cut, as the marks of number, for account keeping.
verb
1. To count something.
2. To record something by making marks.
3. To make things correspond or agree with each other.
4. To keep score.
5. To correspond or agree.
6. To check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard.
adverb
1. In a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.

Example Sentences

The teacher asked the students to tally the number of votes for each candidate.
At the end of the game, they will tally the points to determine the winner.
She used a pencil to tally the total amount of donations raised for the charity.
The clerk began to tally the sales for the day to prepare the report.
After the event, they will tally the results to see how many people attended.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tally, such as: accord, account, agree, align, aline, amount, answer.

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