Definitions
- Referring to a total or overall quantity of something. - Talking about a sum of money or value. - Describing the degree or extent of something.
- Referring to a specific number or amount of something. - Talking about a measurable amount of something. - Describing the size or volume of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to an amount or number of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe the size or volume of something.
- 3Both are nouns that can be used in similar contexts.
- 4Both can be used to describe a measurable amount of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Amount is more general and can refer to a total or overall quantity, while quantity refers to a specific number or amount.
- 2Measurement: Quantity is more commonly used when referring to a measurable amount, while amount can be used more broadly.
- 3Usage: Amount is more commonly used when referring to non-countable nouns, while quantity is used more often with countable nouns.
- 4Precision: Quantity is more precise and specific than amount.
- 5Context: Amount is often used in financial or business contexts, while quantity is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
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Remember this!
Amount and quantity are synonyms that both refer to an amount or number of something. However, amount is more general and can refer to a total or overall quantity, while quantity is more specific and refers to a measurable amount or specific number. Additionally, amount is more commonly used in financial or business contexts, while quantity is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
