amount (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈmaʊnt/

Definition

A quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent.

Examples

• What is the total amount of the bill?

• We need to measure the amount of water.

• The amount of work was too much for one person.

How to Use amount

amount of (prepositional phrase)

Used with uncountable nouns to indicate quantity. — "We need a large amount of time to finish this."

Synonyms of amount

Words with a similar meaning to amount:

• sum
• quantity
• volume
• extent

Antonyms of amount

Words with the opposite meaning to amount:

• part
• lack

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