1. past tense of amount; to add up to a particular total or sum
2. past tense of amount; to be equivalent to something in significance or effect

Examples

• The bill amounted to fifty dollars.
• Her savings amounted to very little after the expenses.
• His criticism amounted to nothing more than jealousy.
• The evidence amounted to proof of his innocence.
• The repairs amounted to thousands of dollars.
• All their efforts amounted to a complete failure.
• The donations amounted to more than expected.