əˈmaunt n. & v. --n. 1 a
quantity,
esp.
the total of a
thing or things in
number, size,
value,
extent, etc. (a
large amount of
money;
came to a
considerable amount). 2 the full
effect or
significance. --v.intr. (foll. by to) be
equivalent to in number, size, significance, etc. (amounted to ø100; amounted to a disaster). øany amount of a
great deal
of. no amount of
not even the greatest
possible amount of. [ME f. OF amunter f. amont
upward,
lit.
uphill, f. L ad montem]