Noun
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a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
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how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
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the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
"an adequate amount of food for four people"
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a quantity of money
"he borrowed a large sum"
"the amount he had in cash was insufficient"
- sum of money - amount of money
Verb
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develop into
"This idea will never amount to anything"
"nothing came of his grandiose plans"
- add up -
add up in number or quantity
"The bills amounted to $2,000"
"The bill came to $2,000"
- add up -
be tantamount or equivalent to
"Her action amounted to a rebellion"