Amount vs. Number
Amount
Definition
Amount refers to a quantity of something, often used in relation to uncountable nouns.
Number
Definition
Number refers to a quantity or count of something, typically used with countable nouns.
Example
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The amount of sugar in this recipe is too high.
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She donated a large amount of money to the charity.
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The amount of time we have left is very limited.
Example
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The number of students in the class has increased this year.
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Can you tell me the number of tickets sold for the concert?
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He has a special number that he calls every morning for news updates.
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