Pronunciation

/əˈmɑːnt/

Definitions

Noun

1. The quantity or degree of something, often measured or expressed numerically: The amount of rain we received was unusual this year.
2. Sum or total: The amount due on the bill was $500.
3. A specific, limited quantity or portion: There’s only one seat left; take what’s left on the table.

Verb

1. To have or contain a specified quantity or degree: The jar contains an amount of honey.
2. To measure or determine the quantity of (something): She measured the amount of flour needed for the recipe.

Phrases

• “In an amount of” to specify a particular quantity.
• “A significant amount” refers to a notable or substantial quantity.
• “To increase/decrease in amount” means to grow or shrink in size or quantity.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The amount of work remaining on the project has been reduced.
• Verb: She poured an amount of milk into her cereal.
• As a verb phrase: The company’s profits have increased in recent years.

Synonyms

• Quantity
• Total
• Sum
• Measure
• Quantity of
• Volume
• Degree
• Proportion
• Portion

Antonyms

• None (as it’s a general term for quantity, not direction or quality)