Amount

/Ι™Λˆmaʊnt/

The meaning and definition of Amount, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
    β€œThe amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis.”
  2. A quantity or volume.
    β€œPour a small amount of water into the dish.”
verb
  1. (followed by to) To total or evaluate.
    β€œIt amounts to three dollars and change.”
  2. (followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
    β€œHe was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally.”

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