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| abate |
to become less in amount, degree, or intensity; subside. [2/3 definitions] |
| abound |
to be found or available in a large amount or number. [1/2 definitions] |
| abundance |
an amount that is more than enough; a very plentiful quantity. [1/2 definitions] |
| abundant |
large in amount or number; plentiful. [1/2 definitions] |
| access time |
the amount of time needed for a computer to retrieve or store data. |
| account payable |
an amount owed to a creditor by a business, usu. for goods and services received. |
| account receivable |
an amount owed to a business by a debtor, usu. for goods and services received. |
| accrual |
a quantity or amount that accrues. [1/2 definitions] |
| acre |
(pl.) a large amount of land, or land in general. [1/2 definitions] |
| a drop in the bucket |
a small amount compared to what is needed. |
| again |
in addition to the other amount being compared with. [1/5 definitions] |
| -age |
rate; amount; charge. [1/5 definitions] |
| a little |
a small amount of something (used when the amount, though small, is nonetheless significant). [2/5 definitions] |
| all |
the total amount, extent, or number; every one. [1/12 definitions] |
| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| allot |
to designate (an amount) to be used or given out. [1/2 definitions] |
| allow |
to provide or set aside (a certain amount). [1/5 definitions] |
| amass |
to gather or collect into a large amount. [1/3 definitions] |
| ample |
sufficient or more than sufficient in size, capacity, or amount. |
| amt. |
abbreviation of "amount," the sum of two or more quantities; total. |
| an arm and a leg |
(informal) a very large amount of money, in the speaker's opinion. |
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