large amount
كمية كبيرة
Use it for big volumes of uncountable things to sound clear, professional, and grammatically correct.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for big quantities of uncountable things like money or time.
- Always pair it with 'of' before the noun.
- Avoid using it for people or individual countable objects.
المعنى
This phrase describes a big quantity of something that you can't easily count, like water, money, or time. It's like saying you have a whole lot of something in one big pile.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Talking about work stress
I have a large amount of work to finish by Friday.
لدي كمية كبيرة من العمل لإنهاؤها بحلول الجمعة.
Discussing a recipe
This cake requires a large amount of butter.
هذه الكعكة تتطلب كمية كبيرة من الزبدة.
A bank transaction
He withdrew a large amount of money from his account.
سحب كمية كبيرة من المال من حسابه.
خلفية ثقافية
The distinction between 'amount' and 'number' is a classic marker of well-educated English. While 'large amount' is neutral, it is frequently used in financial and scientific contexts to describe mass quantities without needing specific units. In modern digital culture, it is often paired with 'data' or 'information.'
The Countable Rule
If you can count it (1, 2, 3...), use 'number'. If you measure it (volume/mass), use 'amount'. This makes you sound very fluent!
The 'A Lot' Shortcut
In casual conversation, Americans almost always say 'a lot of' instead of 'a large amount of'. Save 'large amount' for when you want to sound more serious.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for big quantities of uncountable things like money or time.
- Always pair it with 'of' before the noun.
- Avoid using it for people or individual countable objects.
What It Means
Think of large amount as your go-to phrase for bulk. It describes a high volume of things that are 'uncountable.' You wouldn't use it for three apples. You use it for a sea of applesauce. It implies a scale that is significant or impressive. It is simple, clear, and very common.
How To Use It
You usually place it before the word of. For example, a large amount of coffee. It works best with nouns like money, work, space, or energy. It acts as a solid weight in your sentence. It tells the listener that the topic is serious in size. Don't use it for people; that sounds a bit robotic!
When To Use It
Use it when you want to be precise but not overly emotional. It's perfect for a work report about large amounts of data. It's great when complaining to a friend about a large amount of homework. Use it at the bank when discussing a large amount of cash. It fits perfectly in news stories and documentaries. It is the 'reliable friend' of English quantities.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid this phrase for things you can count individually. Don't say a large amount of friends. Say a large number of friends instead. It feels a bit stiff in very romantic or poetic moments. Telling your partner you have a large amount of love sounds like a business contract. Use so much or tons for more heart. Also, avoid it if the quantity is actually small!
Cultural Background
English speakers love to categorize things into 'countable' and 'uncountable.' This phrase is a pillar of that logic. In Western business culture, 'large amounts' are often associated with success or heavy responsibility. It reflects a society that values data and measurement. Interestingly, using amount for countable things is a very common mistake even for native speakers. You will sound smarter if you use it correctly!
Common Variations
You can swap large for other adjectives to change the scale. Try huge amount for something massive. Use significant amount to sound more professional. If you want to be casual, say a lot of or tons of. In science, you might hear vast amount. Each variation adds a different flavor to the size.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a safe, neutral phrase for all B1 learners. Just remember the 'uncountable' rule to avoid common grammar traps.
The Countable Rule
If you can count it (1, 2, 3...), use 'number'. If you measure it (volume/mass), use 'amount'. This makes you sound very fluent!
The 'A Lot' Shortcut
In casual conversation, Americans almost always say 'a lot of' instead of 'a large amount of'. Save 'large amount' for when you want to sound more serious.
People aren't amounts
Never say 'a large amount of people.' It sounds like you are talking about their physical weight or meat. Always use 'a large number of people'!
أمثلة
6I have a large amount of work to finish by Friday.
لدي كمية كبيرة من العمل لإنهاؤها بحلول الجمعة.
Used here for 'work,' which is an uncountable concept.
This cake requires a large amount of butter.
هذه الكعكة تتطلب كمية كبيرة من الزبدة.
Perfect for ingredients that are measured by volume or weight.
He withdrew a large amount of money from his account.
سحب كمية كبيرة من المال من حسابه.
Standard way to discuss finances without specifying the exact total.
There is a large amount of junk in my garage, help!
هناك كمية كبيرة من الكراكيب في مرآبي، ساعدني!
Using a slightly formal phrase for a messy situation can be funny.
She spent a large amount of time waiting for him.
قضت كمية كبيرة من الوقت في انتظاره.
Emphasizes the sacrifice of time.
The plants received a large amount of sunlight today.
تلقت النباتات كمية كبيرة من ضوء الشمس اليوم.
Used for natural elements like light or water.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct noun to follow 'large amount of'.
The factory produces a large amount of ___ every day.
'Smoke' is uncountable, making it the only grammatically correct choice for 'amount'.
Complete the sentence for a professional setting.
We need a ___ amount of data to prove this theory.
'Large amount' is the standard collocation; 'big' is okay but less professional, and 'tall' is incorrect.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of Quantity Phrases
Used with friends
Tons of
Everyday use
A lot of
Clear and correct
Large amount of
Academic or legal
Substantial quantity of
Where to use 'Large Amount'
Cooking
Large amount of salt
Finance
Large amount of debt
Environment
Large amount of rain
Digital
Large amount of storage
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةTechnically no, because you can count apples. You should say a large number of apples or a lot of apples.
It is neutral to slightly formal. It is safer to use in a business email than tons of or heaps of.
You can say a small amount or a tiny amount. For example, add a small amount of sugar.
Yes, a great amount is very common and sounds a bit more sophisticated or emphatic.
Yes, money is considered uncountable in English grammar. A large amount of money is a perfect phrase.
They are very similar, but quantity is even more formal and often used in science or logistics, like a large quantity of chemicals.
Absolutely. A large amount of time is a very natural way to describe a long duration.
You can, and people will understand you, but large amount is the much more common and natural 'collocation' in English.
Usually, yes. It almost always follows the pattern: a + adjective + amount + of.
It is a very common 'mistake' in casual speech. However, in writing or exams, you should always stick to the rule: amount = uncountable.
عبارات ذات صلة
A great deal of
A more slightly formal way to say a large amount (e.g., a great deal of effort).
A vast quantity of
Used for extremely large, overwhelming amounts.
A significant portion of
Used when talking about a large part of a whole.
An abundance of
A very positive way to say you have more than enough of something.
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