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 13 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tally along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tally
- agree
- check
- coincide
- conform
- correspond
- count
- fit
- itemize
- poll
- register
- score
- total
- write down
Antonyms for tally
- lose
Meanings of tally
- interjection
- Target sighted.
- noun
- (by extension) One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
- (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.
- One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate.
- A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a score or tally in a game.
- A tally shop.
- A ribbon on a sailor's cap bearing the name of the ship or the (part of) the navy to which they belong.
- A state of cohabitation, living with another individual in an intimate relationship outside of marriage.
- A bone, or piece of wood, on which notches or scores are cut, as the marks of number, for account keeping.
- verb
- To count something.
- To record something by making marks.
- To make things correspond or agree with each other.
- To keep score.
- To correspond or agree.
- To check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard.
- adverb
- 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 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tally, such as: agree, check, coincide, conform, correspond, count, fit.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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