Word: AMOUNT
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Definition of AMOUNT
- The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."
- A quantity or volume.
"Pour a small amount of water into the dish."
- (sometimes proscribed) The number (the sum) of elements in a set.
- (followed by to) To total or evaluate.
"It amounts to three dollars and change."
- (followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
"He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally."
- To go up; to ascend.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "amount" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "amount", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMOUNT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AMOUNT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AMOUNT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AMOUNT:
- # the amount effect
- # master of amount
- # playing with amount
- # in terms of amount
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