amount to
/əˈmaʊnt tuː/To be equivalent to or add up to a certain quantity, value, or significance
His contributions to the project amounted to a significant portion of the final result.
His contributions were a significant part of the final result.
The evidence amounted to a clear case of negligence.
The evidence clearly showed negligence.
Often used to summarize or quantify the effect or value of something.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'amount to' when referring to the total or equivalent value of something, especially in formal or quantitative contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
'Amount to' is typically followed by a noun phrase or a clause that describes the total or equivalent value.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'amounte to', meaning to be equal in value or quantity.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the total or equivalent value of something.