AMOUNTING
/əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of AMOUNTING
(followed by to) To total or evaluate.
"It amounts to three dollars and change."
(followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.
"He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally."
To go up; to ascend.
Examples of AMOUNTING in a Sentence
- "It amounts to three dollars and change."
- "He was a pretty good student, but never amounted to much professionally."
Word Details
Is AMOUNTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AMOUNTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AMOUNTING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AMOUNTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | m | o | u | n | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AMOUNTING
100 words from the letters in AMOUNTING
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How to Use AMOUNTING in Word Games
AMOUNTING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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