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Synonyms & Similar Words
quantity
volume
measure
extent
size
magnitude
degree
proportion
ratio
fraction
percentage
part
portion
share
quota
allotment
allowance
ration
dose
batch
consignment
shipment
cargo
load
burden
weight
mass
bulk
capacity
total
aggregate
sum
whole
entirety
completeness
fullness
abundance
plethora
surplus
excess
profusion
Meaning of Amount
The primary meaning of the word "amount" refers to a quantity of something, especially the total of a particular thing.
Definitions
- A quantity of something, especially the total of a particular thing
- The size, extent, or degree of something
- A sum of money
Etymology of Amount
The word "amount" originated from the Old French word "amont", meaning "at the top" or "above", which is derived from the Latin words "ad" (to) and "montem" (mountain)
Historically, the word "amount" initially meant "to move upwards" or "to ascend", and later evolved to mean "to total" or "to add up to", eventually settling on its current meaning of a quantity or total of something
Example Uses
- The amount of money in the bank account is sufficient to cover the expenses
- The amount of time spent on the project was excessive
- The company is seeking to reduce the amount of waste generated by its operations
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
scarcity
shortage
deficiency
lack
insufficiency
inadequacy
paucity
sparse
meager
lean
slender
slight
small
tiny
insignificant
negligible
minimal
least
lowest
few
fewer
fewest