amount

/ɐmˈa‍ʊnt/

/əˈmaʊnt/

Amount

the total number or quantity of something

synonyms : measure

a sum of money

the quantity that equals numbers added together

synonyms : sum

the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion

to amount

MAIN VERB

add up in number or quantity

synonyms : add up

be tantamount or equivalent to

develop into

synonyms : add up

Examples

1. Enter these amounts on the credit side.

2. The chef sprinkled a generous amount of roe on the dish.

3. The doctor drew a small amount of blood for a routine test.

4. A large amount was won in the lottery.