Read the dictionary definition of amount. All definitions for this word.
1. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
2. the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
1. an adequate amount of food for four people
3. a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
4. a quantity of money
1. he borrowed a large sum
2. the amount he had in cash was insufficient
5. develop into
1. This idea will never amount to anything
2. nothing came of his grandiose plans
6. add up in number or quantity
1. The bills amounted to $2,000
2. The bill came to $2,000
7. be tantamount or equivalent to
1. Her action amounted to a rebellion