amount

B1
Pronunciation
/ษ™หˆmaสŠnt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).

Example Sentences
  • The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis.
2 Definition

A quantity or volume.

Example Sentences
  • Pour a small amount of water into the dish.
3 Definition

(sometimes proscribed) The number (the sum) of elements in a set.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(followed by to) To total or evaluate.

Example Sentences
  • It amounts to three dollars and change.
2 Definition

(followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.

Example Sentences
  • He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally.
3 Definition

To go up; to ascend.