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 The Moon’s south pole harbors substantial quantities of water ice concentrated on the floors of craters away from the reach of sublimating rays of sunlight. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 Nigeria holds 26 of the roughly 60 minerals on the US critical minerals list in commercial quantities, Oduwole said, adding that Abuja’s condition for partnership is development and job creation on Nigerian soil, not raw material exports. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026 That distinction caught the attention of Ohio resident John Ream, a former aerospace engineer and home-brewing enthusiast who wants to distill small quantities of spirits at home for himself and his wife. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract covers initial procurement and future orders of PrSM Increment 2, along with follow-on production and continued development. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantity

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Noun

Presenter Zane Lowe has conducted loads of candid interviews with new and established musicians, and the company's Los Angeles studio has captured dozens of memorable performances for posterity.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
The two feature about 2,000 sensors that measure loads, airflow, vibrations and how the turbines interact with each other.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

While designers have no current use for their jump-otronic robots, the sheer amount of robotics development for terrestrial and extra-planetary exploration suggests that the photoleapers are a solution that will eventually find their problem.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Being a competitive athlete involves a certain amount of discipline.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of amount

Noun

Environmental groups estimate now, without stricter standards, cars could produce 22,111 more tons of carbon dioxide per year than under the Biden-era rules in 2035.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Greeting the audience at the entrance is Rilke’s poem, printed on a transparent panel; visible just beyond is Goldin+Senneby’s large-scale, amber Resin Pond (2006), made with two tons of pine tree resin spilling across the gallery.

— Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

The issue of whether or not Kalshi and Polymarket’s sports offerings are legal is being hotly litigated in dozens of states and, so far, courts are for the most part ruling against the company.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Several of his dozens of accusers were in court on Wednesday.

— MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

But Measured’s omnichannel view of retail confirms that big chunks of retail activity are driven by advertising that originated online but had the effect of driving customers to stores.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
That run invited a hard reset, and LITE spent May through July giving back a big chunk of the gain, falling all the way back to test the 200-day.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Smith accepted a deal from prosecutors in March, pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
The two sides reached an interim agreement in June and committed to trying to reach a final deal within 60 days, but the deadline passed after hostilities resumed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of deal

Noun

Some people think that the rankings are skewed, rewarding prominent colleges and universities for little more than their wealth.

— Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Kate Ashford, lead wealth writer at NerdWallet, says people with money in high-yield savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts could soon see better returns as banks raise rates.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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