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amount

The correct spelling is amount.

How to pronounce amount

/əˈmaʊnt/
noun

IPA: /əˈmaʊnt/

Say it like: Amo-wnt

The correct spelling is amount. The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English). For example: "The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

Usage Examples

The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis.

Pour a small amount of water into the dish.

It amounts to three dollars and change.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
  2. 2.A quantity or volume.
  3. 3.(sometimes proscribed) The number (the sum) of elements in a set.

verb

  1. 1.(followed by to) To total or evaluate.
  2. 2.(followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
  3. 3.To go up; to ascend.

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