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- Dictionaryamount/əˈmaʊnt/
noun
- 1. a quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent: "sport gives an enormous amount of pleasure to many people"
verb
- 1. come to be (the total) when added together: "losses amounted to over 10 million pounds"
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AMOUNT definition: 1. a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted: 2. a collection or mass…. Learn more.
The meaning of AMOUNT is to be the same in meaning or effect as. How to use amount in a sentence. Amount vs. Number: Usage Guide
An amount is a number, or quantity, of something. If you're surprised by the amount of work you have to do at your new job, you probably didn't expect such a long list of tasks. You might complain about the amount of time it takes for the shoes you bought to arrive: amount here means the number of days before you can wear them.
1. To add up in number or quantity: The purchases amounted to 50 dollars. 2. To add up in import or effect: That plan will never amount to anything. 3. To be equivalent or tantamount: accusations that amount to an indictment.
amount. (əmaʊnt) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense amounts, present participle amounting, past tense, past participle amounted. 1.variable noun B1. The amountof something is how much there is, or how much you have, need, or get. He needs that amount of money to survive. [ + of]
Definition of amount noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The amount of something is how much there is, or how much you have, need, or get. 2. If something amounts to a particular total, all the parts of it add up to that total.
Definition of amount verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate. the sum of the principal and interest of a loan. quantity; measure: a great amount of resistance. the full effect, value, or significance. verb (used without object) to total; add (usually followed by to ): The repair bill amounts to $300.
uk/əˈmaʊnt/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. B1. how much there is of something: The project will take a huge amount of time and money. More examplesFewer examples. I try to limit the amount of fat that I eat. Eating a moderate amount of fat is healthy. It's a reasonable amount of cash.
