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The correct spelling is amounts.
How to pronounce amounts
noun
IPA: /əˈmaʊnts/
Say it like: Amo-wnt-s
The correct spelling is amounts. 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.The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
- 2.A quantity or volume.
- 3.(sometimes proscribed) The number (the sum) of elements in a set.
verb
- 1.(followed by to) To total or evaluate.
- 2.(followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
- 3.To go up; to ascend.
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