amount

UK: əˈmaʊnt | US: əˈmaʊnt

Definition

  1. n. a quantity or total of something

  2. vi. to add up to; to be equivalent in value or effect

Structure
a <to, toward>mount <hill, rise>a <to, toward>mount <hill, rise>
Etymology

The word "amount" originated from Old French amonter (to go up, rise), combining a- (toward) and monter (to climb). It originally described physical ascent but evolved metaphorically to signify accumulation or total quantity, reflecting the idea of "rising to a sum."

Examples

  1. The total amount of rainfall this year exceeded expectations.

  2. Her efforts amount to significant progress in the project.

  3. We need to calculate the exact amount of ingredients for the recipe.

  4. His excuses amount to nothing more than laziness.

  5. The bill amounts to $150 after taxes.