Examples: he borrowed a large sum the amount he had in cash was insufficient
Examples: an adequate amount of food for four people
Examples: Her action amounted to a rebellion
Examples: The bills amounted to $2,000 The bill came to $2,000
Examples: This idea will never amount to anything nothing came of his grandiose plans
amount (English)└── amounten (Middle English (1100-1500)) └── amonter (Old French (842-ca. 1400)) └── amont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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