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Quantity

UK //ˈkwɒntɪti// US //ˈkwɑːntɪti// Pronunciation

Definition

The amount or number of something.

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In simple words: How much of something there is.

Examples

• I bought a large quantity of apples.
• The recipe called for a small quantity of sugar.
• He gave me a quantity of information about the project.
• There was a limited quantity of tickets available.
• Please specify the quantity you would like to order.

Usage notes

Used in contexts relating to amounts, measurements, or counts. Common in both spoken and written English.

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Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'quantity' as 'count-ity' to remember it relates to counting.

Collocations

• large quantity
• small quantity
• limited quantity
• significant quantity
• exact quantity

Synonyms

• amount
• number
• volume
• total
• sum

Antonyms

• quality

Common mistakes

• Confusing 'quantity' with 'quality'.
• Using 'quantity' where 'amount' is more appropriate (e.g., uncountable situations).