QUANTITY Synonyms: 194 Similar and Opposite Words

quantity

noun

ˈkwän-tə-tē

Definition of quantity

as in loads

a considerable amount I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year

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as in amount

a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter they prepared a huge quantity of mashed potatoes for the feast

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Recent Examples of quantity Robinson allegedly purchased large quantities of cocaine from a student in a different fraternity, Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Some people even enjoy minute quantities as a recreational drug. — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 All quasars involve supermassive black holes surrounded by vast quantities of material upon which the black holes feed. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP Metallic Silver is scheduled to be released in limited quantities on April 12 for a retail price of $245 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Nike Nbhd retailers. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantity

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Noun

The team must improve the fabrication process, scale up the laser power, and determine whether the ceramic waveguides can maintain their optical performance under much higher loads.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

The storm is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 inches across the Big Island.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The district’s current budget assumes $285 million in TIF funds, though the final amount will be set by City Hall later this year.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of amount

Noun

Naperville received 3,000 tons secured from the CMS bid and 4,000 tons through an emergency procurement with Midwest Salt.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
The trio gives Fort Worth-area football fans what should be a trio of contenders and a ton of high-stakes playoff matchups within a reasonable distance.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

The village, which is only reachable by a dirt road, has a few dozen homes lining unpaved streets and a small shop where locals gather to play cards.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Since then, North Korea has expanded its nuclear weapons program, and analysts believe the totalitarian regime now has dozens of nuclear warheads.

— Anna Coren, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Expect Black to play a good chunk of snaps Thursday to solidify his standing after San Francisco drafted him in the third round, calling him the second-best running back in the draft despite being the third off the board.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Fujiyama spent a chunk of our interview talking up investments in Europe’s defense sector, where Carlyle sees a €9 trillion opportunity.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Tensions escalated this week after the deadline for Washington and Tehran to negotiate a peace deal formally expired on Monday, despite relations having nosedived — and fighting restarted — weeks prior.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of deal

Noun

This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Business leaders have played a role in creating this marketplace of abundance.

— Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of abundance

Noun

With median monthly costs around $4,800 to buy versus $2,800 to rent, experts say disciplined renters can invest the difference and potentially reach homeownership — or long-term wealth — faster.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
And now, his wealth is taking him to the world of professional sports.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of wealth

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