amount

Definition

  • n. the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
  • v. be tantamount or equivalent to

Word forms

Past tense
amounted
Third person singular
amounts
Present participle
amounting
Past participle
amounted

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The total amount of money raised for the charity was impressive.

  2. vi.

    All the expenses will amount to over a thousand dollars.