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amounts

[ əˈmaʊnts ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

money

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

Synonyms

quantity, sum, total, volume

Examples of usage

The company made a large amount of money last year.
She has spent a considerable amount on clothes this month.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

substances

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

Synonyms

mass, measure, quantity, volume

Examples of usage

There was a significant amount of sugar in the recipe.
He consumed a large amount of caffeine during the day.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

to total

To add up in number or quantity.

Synonyms

come to, equal, reach, total

Examples of usage

The expenses amounted to more than we had budgeted for.
His achievements amounted to a successful career.

Translations

Translations of the word "amounts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quantidades

🇮🇳 मात्राएँ

🇩🇪 Mengen

🇮🇩 jumlah

🇺🇦 кількості

🇵🇱 ilości

🇯🇵 量

🇫🇷 quantités

🇪🇸 cantidades

🇹🇷 miktarlar

🇰🇷 양

🇸🇦 كميات

🇨🇿 množství

🇸🇰 množstvá

🇨🇳 数量

🇸🇮 količine

🇮🇸 magn

🇰🇿 мөлшерлер

🇬🇪 რაოდენობები

🇦🇿 məbləğlər

🇲🇽 cantidades

Etymology

The word 'amounts' originated from the Old French word 'amounter', meaning 'to go up, ascend'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The usage of 'amounts' has evolved to encompass not only quantities of money but also substances, measurements, and values in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,327, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.

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1330 broad
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