American English
/əˈmaʊnt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
the quantity of something, especially something that is not counted as separate units
Practice out loudthe quantity of something, especially something that is not counted as separate units
Use a small amount of oil.
The amount of water is limited.
Use amount with things you do not usually count one by one. Use number with people or separate objects.
a large amount of · a small amount of · a certain amount of · a limited amount of
a/an + adjective + amount of + noun
the amount of + noun
a sum of money
Please pay the full amount today.
The exact amount is on the bill.
a large amount of money · the exact amount · the total amount · the full amount
the amount of money + verb
the total amount of + money
to make a total of a particular number or sum
The repairs amounted to $800.
The three bills amount to $120.
Use amount to before a total, not amount of.
amount to millions · amount to a total of
amount to + a number or sum
something + amounts to + a number or sum
to have no useful result, value, or effect
All their promises amounted to nothing.