amount

as in quantity
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter is this small amount of food supposed to feed the whole hockey team?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of amount By analyzing huge amounts of data, ML can design encryption algorithms that are tougher to crack. Anurag Agrawal, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 The post included a graphic showing snowfall amounts in the northern, central and southern Sierra Nevada mountains. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 Ideally, find a color that’s formulated with low amounts of ammonia, or none at all. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 The bonus accessory dwelling units program isn’t producing significant amounts of affordable housing — only 116 units over three years from 2021 to 2023 — almost all at 110% of the area’s median income or moderate income levels. Danna Givot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amount

Browse Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

“Amount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amount. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on amount

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!