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AMOUNTING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Amounting.

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Amounting - as a noun

The relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion

Example: "An adequate amount of food for four people"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
magnitude
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sumtotal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Amounting - as a verb

Be tantamount or equivalent to

Example: "Her action amounted to a rebellion"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Add up in number or quantity

Example: "The bills amounted to $2,000"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
add upcomenumbertotal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To measure up to in kind or quality

Example: "This idea will never amount to anything"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
add upcome
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
becometurn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The donations are amounting to a significant sum."
"Her efforts are amounting to nothing; she needs to work harder."
"The expenses are amounting to more than we anticipated."
"The losses are amounting to a massive financial burden on the company."
"His achievements are amounting to a remarkable track record."
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Word Game Points

Is AMOUNTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, amounting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AMOUNTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is AMOUNTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, amounting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AMOUNTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is AMOUNTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, amounting is valid for WordFeud
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AMOUNTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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