amount
noun
the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate.
will amount
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future tenseof amount.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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An analysis from the Legislative Analyst’s Office found that the new incentive program will amount to the loss of $2 billion annually for the fund.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The 5% redemption in the second quarter will amount to about $2.2 billion based on the fund’s net asset value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
It will amount to a twin offering with $7.5 billion of preferred convertible into Alphabet’s class A voting shares and the other $7.5 billion of preferred exchangeable into the company’s nonvoting class C stock.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Sam's prediction: I can see Bruno getting his record but I don't think it will amount to much.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
I’ll die, you’ll die, we’ll all die, and the things we’ve done, the choices we’ve made, will amount to nothing.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
