Meaning of the word tantamount in English
What does tantamount mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tantamount
US /ˈtæn.t̬ə.maʊnt/
UK /ˈtæn.tə.maʊnt/
Adjective
equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as
Example:
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His refusal to help was tantamount to a betrayal.
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Ignoring the problem is tantamount to accepting it.