Amount /əˈmaʊnt/

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

Definition

noun

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.”
A quantity or volume.
“Pour a small amount of water into the dish.”

verb

(followed by to) To total or evaluate.
“It amounts to three dollars and change.”
(followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
“He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally.”

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Amount /əˈmaʊnt/

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