When deciding between amount and amounts, the key lies in what you’re talking about. Use amount for things you can’t count, like water or sand. It’s for when you see something as a whole or mass. For example, “The amount of milk in the glass is perfect.” On the other hand, use amounts when referring to multiple quantities of countable ... More @Wikipedia
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