Amount to

Noun

Word Frequency: 9.3

Definitions

1.NounThe total, aggregate or sum of material .

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

2.NounA quantity or volume.

"Pour a small amount of water into the dish.; The dogs need different amounts of food."

3.NounThe number (the sum) of elements in a set.

4.VerbTo total or evaluate.

"The money in my pocket amounts to three dollars and change."

5.VerbTo be the tantamount to; to reach up to the level of.

"He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally.; His response amounted to gross insubordination."

6.VerbTo go up; to ascend.

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