amount — a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmaʊnt/
Example Sentences
- The amount of coffee I drink daily could probably fuel a small car.
- His excuses amount to nothing more than creative fiction.
- The company invested a significant amount in research and development.
amount
NOUN[/əˈmaʊnt/]
a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
She checks the total amount on the grocery receipt before paying.
Count the right amount to mount the peak!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'amounter' meaning 'to go up to' or 'to reach', derived from 'amont' (upward) which comes from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'montem' (mountain). The word originally meant 'to add up to' and evolved to mean 'a quantity' in English.
Breakdown
a- (to) + mont (mountain, from Latin montem) + -er (verb suffix) = amounter (to go up to) > amount (quantity)
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📝Examples
“The amount of coffee I drink daily could probably fuel a small car.”
“His excuses amount to nothing more than creative fiction.”
“The company invested a significant amount in research and development.”
“My procrastination amounts to a fine art at this point.”
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