plural noun
Quantities of something, especially something that is not counted as separate units.
Small amounts of rain fell throughout the day.
Large amounts of water are wasted every day.
American English
How to pronounce amounts
noun · verbB1Very common word
uhMOWNTS
/əˈmaʊnts/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of amount
Quantities of something, especially something that is not counted as separate units.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Sums of money.
She spends large amounts of money on clothes.
The company paid large amounts to its suppliers.
third-person singular verb
Makes a total of a particular number or sum.
The repairs amounts to $800.
The three bills amounts to $120.
Good to know
Amounts to is followed by a total or sum.
Useful expressions
to have no useful result, value, or effect
All their promises amounted to nothing.