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Quantities

Verb / ˈkwɑ:ntʌti:z / Another word for quantities — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Quantities refer to the amount or number of something.

Synonyms & similar words

quantity measure amount amounts numbers measurements proportions volumes quantums doses portions masses loads multiples bundles groups batches lots collections stockpiles stores inventories reserves

Synonyms by register

Formal

amounts measures extents magnitudes

Informal

lots loads heaps piles

Literary

measures proportions

Antonyms

qualities characteristics attributes features properties traits

Common collocations

  • large quantities
  • small quantities
  • sufficient quantities
  • limited quantities
  • vast quantities
  • exact quantities
  • quantities of data
  • quantities of information

Word family

noun quantity
adjective quantitative

Usage note

Quantities refers to the amount or number of something, often measurable. It is often used in scientific or mathematical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The recipe calls for specific quantities of ingredients.
  2. The store has a limited quantity of toys available.
  3. He measured the quantity of water in the cup.
  4. The teacher asked the students to estimate the quantity of jellybeans in the jar.
  5. The factory produces large quantities of cars every day.

Quotes

  • The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them... whether you find satisfaction in life depends not on your tale of years, but on your will.
  • The small amount of fire that you need to cook your food, will also be the amount of heat that warms your heart.
  • A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.

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