quantity

/ˈkwɑndədi/noun

An amount or number of something.

Example sentences

“The recipe calls for a small quantity of olive oil.”
“The store limits the quantity of eggs each customer can buy.”

'In large quantities' is the common adverbial phrase. 'Quality over quantity' is the fixed comparison.

Synonyms for quantity

amount
volume
number

Often confused with quantity

quantity vs quality

Related words

aisleA clear walkway between rows of seats or shelves.valueThe worth of something; the quality that makes it useful or desirable.shopA place, physical or online, where customers can buy goods or services.profitThe money left over after all costs have been paid.storeA place, or part of one, where people can go to buy things.taxMoney that people and businesses must pay to a government to fund public services.