amount

verb B2

Meaning

The verb "amount" means to reach a total or to be equivalent to something in value or significance.
💡 A common mistake is using "amount" with countable nouns; it is typically used with uncountable nouns.

Example Sentences

Does the total amount to more than we expected ?
The total costs amount to more than we expected this year .
The total costs amount to more than we expected .

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