amounts to

VERB

add up to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come to consist of equal total

WEAK

be equal to check with develop into measure up total up to

Antonyms

WEAK

differ disproportion imbalance

Example Sentences

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AI4 amounts to a better, more powerful computer, able to run more advanced applications.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

“We believe this lawsuit amounts to nothing more than an attempt by MP to slow USAR’s bold vision and significant momentum,” the company said, referring to itself by its Nasdaq ticker symbol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Millions of people have deep faith in traditional medicine, and many argue that applying modern clinical standards to it amounts to cultural erasure.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

The first tranche of the $4-billion payout — which amounts to roughly $600 million — is set to be disbursed to victims in the next week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

So what it amounts to is that there won’t be much I can do, not until I see how the sickness develops.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien