Another Word for Amount: 18 Synonyms with Examples
An amount is a quantity of something, especially money or something that cannot be counted; as a verb ("amount to") it means to add up to. Swap it to sound more precise.
As a noun: a quantity
- quantity
- volume
- sum
- total
- measure
- level
- degree
- number
As a verb: to add up to (amount to)
- add up to
- total
- come to
- equal
- make
- reach
As a verb: to be the same as (amount to)
- mean
- be equivalent to
- constitute
- represent
- be tantamount to
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- quantity
- A measurable amount, often of goods or materials.
- volume
- A large amount, or the space something fills.
- sum
- An amount of money.
- total
- The whole amount when everything is added together.
- number
- Used for things you can count; "amount" is for things you cannot.
- constitute
- Formal; to be or count as something.
Example sentences
- quantity: Large quantities of food were wasted after the event.
- volume: The volume of traffic doubles in the summer.
- sum: She left a large sum of money to the hospital.
- total: The total came to just over £40.
- number: A number of people complained about the noise.
- constitute: Sharing the password would constitute a breach of contract.
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “amount”. Check the meaning before you use one.
verb: come
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “amount”?
The most useful alternatives are “quantity”, “volume”, “sum”, “total”, “measure”. For the main sense (a quantity), “quantity” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “quantity” and “volume”?
quantity: A measurable amount, often of goods or materials. volume: A large amount, or the space something fills.