Brian repeatedly told Chris that he owed him a pretty large amount of money.
Source: tatoeba (4721)
Amount
/əˈmaʊnt/
Synonyms for "amount" (293 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (59)
Strong matches (88)
Noun(41 words)
degree worddiffer fromdiffer greatlydisbursementdollopdosagedosagesdosesequalfillfistfulfluid volumeforce magnitudesgarneringgas volumegerman totalgrand sumhatfulin magnitude termsitalian massa
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italian totalelevel of governmentlicksliquid volumesloadsmagnitude and directionmagnitude of forcemagnitude of quantitymagnitude of resultantmagnitude onlymass measuredmass of mattermass on scalemassesmathematical quantitymeasuremeasure adverbmeasure energymeasure ofmeasure of randomnessmeasurement of change
Adjective(7 words)
dutch totaaleffective mode of communicationevaluated magnitudegerman massehigher quantitylatin massaliquid volume
Determiner(1 words)
many units
Related words (146)
messnotchnuancenumbernumberspackparcelpartpartake ofpaspegperiodpitchplaneplateaupointportionpriceprice tagproduct
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proportionpurportquantityquantumrangerateratiorationreachreckoningremoverivalroundrun intorungscalescopescoresenseshadeshadowshortsmall amountspacespeckstackstairstandardstepstintstrengthsubstancesubsumesuggestsumsum and substancesum totalsummationsupplytabtaletallythe amountthe bottom linethe storythe whole storythrusttotaltouchtreadupshotvolumewholewhole amountx number
Noun(55 words)
milligramsmost basic quantitymugfulmultiplenumber ofnumber partnumber sensesnumber the itemsnumber the pagesnumber the sectionsnumerosityoccitan massapacket quantitypaymentponyportuguese totalpotfulpotfulsprincipalprincipals
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produceproduce deterministic valuesquantaquantitative adjectivequantitiesquantities in sciencequantity adjectivequantity countingquantity ofquantità fisicaresultrows of seedlingsrun toscalarshovelfulshovelfulsskepfulsomethingssommesubstance quantitysum of moneysummatesumstallyto numberto valuetonnagetotal the billtotal tototaled billtotalingtotalsvalue with unitsvector magnitudevolumes
Determiner(6 words)
more physical quantitymore physical quantity valuemost physical quantityone kilogramthe totaltwo tallies
Adjective(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: quantity, sum, total, a number, account.
- Sentence evidence is available for amount, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "amount".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "amount"
Keep "amount" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "amount" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "amount", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "amount" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
12 entriesCollocations
10 entriesamount dueamount ofamount of moneyamount toamounting togreat amountlarge amountloan amountsmall amounttotal amount
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
21 total sentences available.
You'll be paid according to the amount of work you do.
Source: tatoeba (16984)
We will pay you according to the amount of work you do.
Source: tatoeba (18021)
As for the air, there is always some moisture in the atmosphere, but when the amount increases a great deal, it affects the light waves.
Source: tatoeba (18241)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "amount"?
Closest matches include quantity, sum, total, a number, account.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "amount"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.