enormous amount
Very large quantity
Use `enormous amount` when you want to emphasize that a quantity is impressively or overwhelmingly large.
15초 만에
- Use it to describe a very large quantity of something.
- Follow it with 'of' and a noun like 'time' or 'money'.
- It works in both professional and casual English conversations.
뜻
This phrase describes a quantity that is much larger than you expected or normally see. It is used for things you can count, like money, or things you can't, like time or effort.
주요 예문
3 / 6Talking about a busy week
I have an enormous amount of work to finish by Friday.
I have a very large quantity of work to finish by Friday.
Complimenting a chef
You put an enormous amount of effort into this dinner!
You put a very large quantity of effort into this dinner!
Discussing a lottery win
Winning the jackpot is an enormous amount of money.
Winning the jackpot is a very large quantity of money.
문화적 배경
The word 'enormous' originally meant 'out of the norm' or 'monstrous' in the 1500s. Today, it is a standard intensifier in English-speaking cultures to express awe or stress regarding scale. It is particularly common in Western business contexts to emphasize 'big data' or 'significant resources.'
The 'Of' Rule
Always remember to put `of` after `amount`. Saying 'enormous amount work' sounds broken. It must be 'enormous amount OF work'.
Don't count people!
Native speakers rarely say 'an enormous amount of people.' Instead, use 'an enormous number of people' for things you can count individually.
15초 만에
- Use it to describe a very large quantity of something.
- Follow it with 'of' and a noun like 'time' or 'money'.
- It works in both professional and casual English conversations.
What It Means
Enormous amount is a powerful way to say 'a lot.' It combines enormous (huge) with amount (quantity). It suggests something so big it might be overwhelming. Think of a mountain of laundry or a giant pile of data. It is more intense than just saying 'many' or 'much.'
How To Use It
You usually follow this phrase with the word of. For example: an enormous amount of work. You can use it for physical objects or abstract ideas. It works perfectly with money, time, energy, and food. Use it when you want to emphasize the scale. It sounds more polished than saying 'a ton of stuff.'
When To Use It
Use it in a meeting to describe project costs. Use it with friends when talking about how much pizza you ate. It is great for showing gratitude for someone's help. It helps you sound precise yet expressive. It fits well in professional emails and casual storytelling. If you feel overwhelmed by a task, this is your phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid it for very small or countable things like 'three apples.' Do not use it for people; say 'a large crowd' instead. It might sound too dramatic for minor situations. If you just have a little bit of homework, don't use it. Using it too often can make you sound like you are exaggerating. Keep it for things that are truly impressive in size.
Cultural Background
English speakers love to emphasize scale to show emotion. Using words like enormous adds a layer of 'wow' factor to your speech. In business culture, it highlights significant effort or investment. It reflects a culture that values big results and hard work. It has been a staple of the English language for centuries. It remains one of the most common ways to describe 'bigness' politely.
Common Variations
You might hear huge amount or massive amount in similar spots. Vast amount is another elegant alternative you can try. In very casual settings, people often swap it for a ton of. A great deal of is a slightly more formal cousin. Each variation changes the 'flavor' of the size you are describing. Stick with enormous for a balanced, strong impact.
사용 참고사항
This phrase is highly versatile and fits into almost any register. Just remember to use 'number' for countable objects to stay grammatically perfect.
The 'Of' Rule
Always remember to put `of` after `amount`. Saying 'enormous amount work' sounds broken. It must be 'enormous amount OF work'.
Don't count people!
Native speakers rarely say 'an enormous amount of people.' Instead, use 'an enormous number of people' for things you can count individually.
The 'Understatement' Joke
Sometimes Brits use this phrase sarcastically. If someone is carrying 20 shopping bags, they might say, 'You've got an enormous amount of stuff there!' as a joke.
예시
6I have an enormous amount of work to finish by Friday.
I have a very large quantity of work to finish by Friday.
Used here to express feeling busy or overwhelmed.
You put an enormous amount of effort into this dinner!
You put a very large quantity of effort into this dinner!
Shows appreciation for someone's hard work.
Winning the jackpot is an enormous amount of money.
Winning the jackpot is a very large quantity of money.
Describes a life-changing sum of cash.
There is an enormous amount of laundry on my floor right now.
There is a very large quantity of laundry on my floor right now.
Uses hyperbole to describe a common chore.
He ate an enormous amount of cake for someone on a diet.
He ate a very large quantity of cake for someone on a diet.
Uses the phrase to highlight a funny contradiction.
The sun produces an enormous amount of energy every second.
The sun produces a very large quantity of energy every second.
Used to state a factual, massive scale.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best word to complete the phrase.
The charity raised an ___ amount of money last night.
We need the adjective `enormous` to describe the noun `amount`.
Which preposition usually follows 'enormous amount'?
She spends an enormous amount ___ time at the gym.
The standard collocation is `enormous amount of` followed by a noun.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality Scale of 'Large Quantity' Phrases
Used with close friends.
A ton of
Perfect for most situations.
Enormous amount
Used in academic or legal writing.
A substantial quantity
Where to use 'Enormous Amount'
Bank/Finance
An enormous amount of debt.
Kitchen/Cooking
An enormous amount of salt.
Office/Work
An enormous amount of emails.
Nature/Science
An enormous amount of rain.
자주 묻는 질문
11 질문It is neutral. You can use it in a business report or while chatting with a neighbor about their garden.
Yes! It is very common to say an enormous amount of time when a task takes longer than expected.
Use amount for things you can't easily count (like water or stress). Use number for things you can count (like cars or students).
No, enormously is an adverb. You must use the adjective enormous to describe the noun amount.
Yes, enormous suggests something much bigger and more impressive than just large.
Absolutely. You can have an enormous amount of fun or an enormous amount of success.
Yes, it is often used for an enormous amount of pressure or an enormous amount of trouble.
They are almost identical. Enormous feels slightly more descriptive, while huge is a bit more common in everyday speech.
It sounds like ih-NOR-muss. The stress is on the middle syllable.
It is better to say an enormous number of apples because you can count them one by one.
Yes, it is a great descriptive phrase for academic writing to show scale.
관련 표현
A vast quantity
A very large, often spread out, amount of something.
A great deal of
A large amount of something (usually uncountable).
A ton of
An informal way to say 'a lot' of something.
Substantial amount
A large enough amount to be important or noticeable.
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