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A quantity of something, especially a large quantity.
The amount of rainfall this month has been unusually high.
A sum of money.
The total amount of the invoice is $1000.
Use 'a large amount of' with uncountable nouns, e.g., 'a large amount of water'.
Use 'amount' with uncountable nouns and 'number' with countable nouns.
From Old French 'amonter', to accumulate, from 'a' (to) + 'monter' (to mount).
Use 'amount' for uncountable nouns and 'number' for countable nouns.