a quantity of money; he borrowed a large sum; the amount he had in cash was insufficient
[ Syn: sum , sum of money , amount of money ]
the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; an adequate amount of food for four people'
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
amount (n.)
be tantamount or equivalent to; Her action amounted to a rebellion'
add up in number or quantity; The bills amounted to $2, 000; The bill came to $2, 000
develop into; This idea will never amount to anything; nothing came of his grandiose plans