large amount
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for large amount, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A quantity of something that is big relative to what is usual or expected, used of things measured in bulk — money, water, time, data — rather than counted individually.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
a great deal
a lot
a substantial quantity
Antonyms
a small amount
a little
How to use large amount
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a large amount of money
a large amount of time
large amounts of data
Neutral to formal; slightly stiff for casual speech, where 'loads' or 'a lot' is more natural.
Frequently asked questions
Should I say a large amount or a large number?
Use amount with uncountable nouns you measure, such as a large amount of sugar, water or work. Use number with countable nouns you can pluralise, such as a large number of people, errors or houses. A large amount of people is a common but noticeable error.
Is 'a large amount of' too wordy?
Often, yes. 'A lot of' is fine in ordinary prose, and a specific figure is better still in writing where the size matters. Reserve the longer phrase for formal registers or when 'a lot' would sound too casual.
What is the difference between amount and quantity?
They overlap heavily, but amount suits abstract or bulk things like effort, money and noise, while quantity is more natural for measurable stock, as in a large quantity of timber. Quantity also sounds more precise and commercial.
