Amount
/əˈmaʊnt/
The meaning and definition of Amount, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
“The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis.”
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A quantity or volume.
“Pour a small amount of water into the dish.”
verb
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(followed by to) To total or evaluate.
“It amounts to three dollars and change.”
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(followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
“He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally.”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Middle English amounten, from Old French amonter, from Old French amont.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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