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Definition of amounted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
quantityRare having reached a specified amount or levelRare
- The damage was amounted and significant.
- The amounted funds were insufficient for the project.
- Her amounted wealth was beyond anyone's expectations.
Origin of amounted
Latin, ad (to) + montare (to mount)
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- French:quantifié, ...
- German:erreicht, ...
- Italian:raggiunto, ...
- Spanish:cuantificado, ...
- Portuguese:medido, ...
- Chinese:达到的, ...
- Japanese:達した, ...
- Arabic:مُحَقَّق, ...
- Hebrew:מְחֻשָּׁב, ...
- Russian:оценённый, ...
- Ukrainian:значний, ...
- Hindi:मात्रा में पहुँचा हुआ, ...
Definition of amount - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general quantityquantity of something, typically measured
- The amount of sugar needed varies between recipes.
2.
cash totalUK a sum of moneyUK
- The amount on the bill was wrong.
Verb
1.
equivalenceintr. be the same as or equivalent tointr.
- His actions amount to betrayal.
2.
quantitytr. Dated total or evaluate a sum or quantitytr. Dated
- The expenses amount to $500.
3.
measurementintr. Dated US measure up to in kind or qualityintr. Dated US
- His skills amount to those of a professional.
Expressions with amount
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add up to a total or sum
The bill amounts to fifty dollars.
large sum of money considered generous or impressive
He received a princely amount for his old car.
fail to achieve anything significant
His efforts to start a business amounted to nothing.
result in the same outcome or effect
Whether you walk or drive, it amounts to the same thing.
fail to achieve significant success or recognition
Despite his efforts, he never amounted to much in his career.
specific sum of money involved in a transaction
The amount of money needed for the project is $10,000.
specific duration or period
The project will take a significant amount of time to complete.
refers to a limited quantity of something
She added a small amount of sugar to her coffee.
shows there is a moderate or noticeable quantity of something
There was a fair amount of noise in the room.
referring to a significant quantity of something
There is a large amount of sugar in this recipe.
moderate or significant quantity of something
She has a fair amount of experience in teaching.
shows a specific measurable quantity linked to something mentioned
Employees receive vacation in the amount of ten days per year.
total sum reached by adding several separate amounts together
The aggregate amount of damages claimed exceeded the company’s insurance coverage.
sum of money still unpaid on a bill, loan, or account
The amount outstanding on his student loan decreased after each monthly payment.
sum left after subtracting taxes, fees, or other deductions
Please pay the net amount shown at the bottom of the invoice.
large quantity of something
She spent a significant amount of time on the project.
very small in size or importance
The donation was an inconsiderable amount.
part of money or value on which a tax is calculated
After deductions, the taxable amount was much lower than his gross salary.
estimated quantity subject to change
The tentative amount for the project budget is $10,000.
quantity of rain snow or other water falling from the sky
The forecast predicts a high amount of precipitation this weekend.
part of a cost or sum that qualifies under specific rules
The insurer reimbursed only the eligible amount of the hospital bill.
extremely large quantity of something, often surprisingly high or excessive
He spent an insane amount of time practicing before the show.
total sum of money borrowed or still owed on a mortgage loan
We calculated the mortgage amount before making an offer on the house.
sum of money still owed and not yet fully paid
Please pay the outstanding amount on your electricity bill by Friday.
Origin of amount
Old French, amont (upward)
Examples of amount in a sentence
She couldn't believe the amount of work left to do. The amount refunded appeared on my statement today. She questioned the amount listed on the receipt. These expenses amount to a significant sum. The damages amount to a breach of contract. The total costs amount to a significant figure.
All donations amount to a generous sum. Her achievements amount to a great success. The donations amount to a significant sum.
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- French:quantité, équivaloir, ...
- German:Menge, gleichkommen, ...
- Italian:quantità, equivalere, ...
- Spanish:cantidad, equivaler, ...
- Portuguese:montante, equivaler, ...
- Chinese:数量, 等同于, ...
- Japanese:量, 相当する, ...
- Arabic:كِميّة, عادَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:כַּמוּת, לְהִסְתַּכֵּם, ...
- Russian:количество, равняться, ...
- Ukrainian:кількість, дорівнювати, ...
- Hindi:मात्रा, बराबर होना, ...
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