Meaning of the word "amount of" in English

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amount of

US /əˈmaʊnt əv/
UK /əˈmaʊnt əv/
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Phrase

a quantity of something, especially a sum of money or a quantity of a substance

Example:
He spent a large amount of money on his new car.
Add a small amount of sugar to the coffee.
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