amount
Translation
amount, quantity, sum
Examples
A large amount of money was stolen.
A large amount of money was stolen.
The total amount is fifty dollars.
The total amount is fifty pounds.
Grammar Patterns
an ((amount)) of (sth.) a quantity of (sth.) A large amount of money was stolen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quantity, sum, total, volume
Etymology
From Old French 'amonter' (to amount to), from 'a-' (to) + 'mont' (mountain).
Memory Tips
Think of 'a mount'ain of something, which represents a large quantity or 'amount'.