amount to

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Noun

1. The total, aggregate or sum of material .
   • The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis.
2. A quantity or volume.
   • Pour a small amount of water into the dish.
   • The dogs need different amounts of food.
3. The number (the sum) of elements in a set.

Verb

1. To total or evaluate.
   • The money in my pocket amounts to three dollars and change.
2. To be the tantamount to; to reach up to the level of.
   • He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally.
   • His response amounted to gross insubordination.
3. To go up; to ascend.

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