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is amounted
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'is amounted' is not correct and usable in written English.
The correct phrase would be 'amounts.' For example, "The amount of rain that fell in the area last night amounted to 2 inches."
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Science
News & Media
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
As mentioned ELBW mortality is amounted to 40% of neonatal mortality.
Science
Moreover, the roughness value of the samples investigated is amounted ~1.4 nm that shows a good quality of the finishing characteristics of nanometric films deposited by RPLD method.
Science
Therefore, the thickness of the Ni-plated layer is amounted to 20 μm. Figure 3 shows the SEM morphology and XRD pattern of the as-prepared Ni-plated layer on the YG6 hardmetal substrate.
Science
He said that stories focusing on speakers at pro-MEK events rather than on "the substance of what the controversy is" amounted to "journalistic McCarthyism".
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
The repairing solution is: amount and quantity.
The output is amount produced from input.
Science
This is total amount payable.
Wiki
But what is that amount?
News & Media
One reason, perhaps, is the amount.
News & Media
So is the amount in the atmosphere.
News & Media
150 watts is good amount.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct verb form "amounts to" instead of the grammatically incorrect "is amounted to" to ensure clarity and credibility in your writing.
Common error
Avoid using "is amounted to" as it incorrectly applies a passive construction. Instead, use the active voice "amounts to" to express that something totals or results in a specific value.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "is amounted" functions incorrectly as a passive verb construction intended to express a total or equivalent value. However, Ludwig AI identifies that the proper form is "amounts". Therefore, its function is typically to express a sum or total value incorrectly.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "is amounted" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. The correct phrase is "amounts to". While Ludwig provides a few examples of its usage across science and news domains, this does not validate its correctness. As stated by Ludwig AI, the best practice is to use "amounts to" to ensure clarity and credibility. Therefore, using alternatives such as "totals", "is equal to", or "comes to" is highly recommended.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
amounts to
Corrects the grammatical error in the original phrase by using the proper verb form.
totals
Replaces the phrase with a single verb indicating the sum or aggregate.
is equal to
Replaces the phrase with a more direct expression of equivalence.
comes to
Uses a more conversational expression indicating a calculated result.
is equivalent to
Emphasizes the equivalence in value or quantity.
is calculated as
Focuses on the process of calculation.
is reckoned as
Similar to calculated, but suggests an estimated value.
represents
Indicates that the phrase stands for a certain value or quantity.
is determined to be
Emphasizes a formal determination of quantity or value.
constitutes
Expresses that the phrase makes up a certain proportion or quantity.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "is amounted to"?
The correct way to say it is "amounts to". The phrase "is amounted to" is grammatically incorrect.
What does "amounts to" mean?
The phrase "amounts to" means to total or be equivalent to a certain amount or value.
How can I use "amounts to" in a sentence?
You can use "amounts to" in a sentence like this: "The total cost of the project amounts to $1 million."
What are some alternatives to the phrase "amounts to"?
Some alternatives include "totals", "is equal to", or "comes to" depending on the context.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested