Quantities Meaning in English
word · lemma: quantity
ˈkwɑntətiz
KWAN-tuh-teez
kwˈɒntɪtiz
kwon-TIH-teez
Definition
Quantities are amounts or numbers of something, especially when measured.
Usage & Nuances
'Quantities' is a formal, countable noun often used in science, recipes, and commerce. Use 'a large quantity of' with uncountable nouns, and 'quantities' when discussing multiple measured amounts. Don’t confuse with 'quality' (meaning how good something is).
Spanish: cantidadesPortuguese (BR): quantidadesPortuguese (PT): quantidadesChinese (Simplified): 数量Chinese (Traditional): 數量Hindi: मात्राएँArabic: كمياتBengali: পরিমাণ - সংখ্যাRussian: количестваJapanese: 量 - 分量Vietnamese: số lượngKorean: 양Turkish: miktarlarUrdu: مقدارIndonesian: kuantitas - jumlah
Example Sentences
He bought large quantities of rice at the market.
basic
Please measure the quantities carefully.
basic
Different quantities of water are needed for each experiment.
basic
We produced record quantities this year because of the high demand.
natural
Some chemicals are dangerous, even in small quantities.
natural
He tends to eat huge quantities when he's stressed.
natural