Cool MateMeaning of Amount
In simple words: The total number or quantity of something.
Amount in a sentence
- The amount of sugar in the recipe is too much for my taste.
- Can you tell me the total amount I owe you?
- We need to measure the amount of water for the plant.
- He donated a generous amount to the charity.
- The amount of traffic on the road was surprising.
How to use Amount
Used for uncountable nouns (like water or time) rather than countable nouns (like apples or books). Formal in academic contexts, but generally acceptable in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
amount + to/of + object
Memory hint
Think of counting money: you need to know the 'amount' to understand what you have.
Related words
Collocations with Amount
Opposites of Amount
Common mistakes with Amount
- Using 'amount' with countable nouns, e.g., saying 'amount of apples' instead of 'number of apples'.
- Confusing 'amount' with 'number', as they are used for different types of nouns.
- Incorrectly using 'amount' in questions or negative forms without proper context.
Amount appears in
Amount in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كمية
الإجمالي أو العدد الكلي لشيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরিমাণ
কোনো কিছুর মোট সংখ্যা বা পরিমাণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Menge
Die Gesamtzahl oder Menge von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Cantidad
El número total o cantidad de algo.
- Persianفارسی
مقدار
تعداد یا کمیت کلی چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Quantité
Le nombre total ou la quantité de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मात्रा
किसी चीज़ की कुल संख्या या माप।
- ItalianItaliano
Quantità
Il numero o la quantità totale di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quantidade
O número ou quantidade total de algo.
- RussianРусский
Количество
Общее число или количество чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
مقدار
کسی چیز کی کل تعداد یا مقدار۔
- Chinese中文
数量
某物的总数或数量。
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Frequently asked questions about Amount
What does Amount mean?
The total number or quantity of something.
What is the definition of Amount?
a quantity of something
How do you use Amount in a sentence?
The amount of sugar in the recipe is too much for my taste.
Can you give another example of Amount?
Can you tell me the total amount I owe you?
What are synonyms for Amount?
Common alternatives include quantity, total, sum, measure, volume.
What is the opposite of Amount?
Opposite meanings include none.
What words go with Amount?
It commonly pairs with considerable, copious amounts, enormous, double, increase, decrease, double, increase, decrease, amount of.
What are common mistakes when using Amount?
Using 'amount' with countable nouns, e.g., saying 'amount of apples' instead of 'number of apples'. Confusing 'amount' with 'number', as they are used for different types of nouns. Incorrectly using 'amount' in questions or negative forms without proper context.
How do you pronounce Amount?
US: /["/əˈmaʊnt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈmaʊnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Amount?
Used for uncountable nouns (like water or time) rather than countable nouns (like apples or books). Formal in academic contexts, but generally acceptable in everyday conversation.
What CEFR level is Amount?
"Amount" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.