B1nounmoney
US/əˈmaʊnt/
UK/əˈmaʊnt/
how much there is of something, especially money or something you cannot count
In context
You need to pay the full amount before we send the goods.
He spends a huge amount of time playing games on his phone.
Try to reduce the amount of sugar in your coffee.
Words that go with amount
noun + preposition
- amount ofThe amount of traffic in the city is unbelievable.
adjective + noun
- large amountA large amount of plastic ends up in the ocean.
- small amountAdd a small amount of salt to the soup.
- full amountThe bank returned the full amount to my account.
- total amountWhat is the total amount on the bill?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
A large amount of people came to the concert.Correct: A large number of people came to the concert.