Quantity
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items. An indefinite amount of something. A specific measured amount. A considerable measure or amount. Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.
Part of speech: abbreviation
Definition:
Example sentence: You hear about quality time a lot but I really think that quantity time with a person is really what strengthens a relationship. That's when you really get to know somebody. You get to know their strengths and their weaknesses and that brings you closer. That's what 'Time Is Love' is all about.
Amount
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The total, aggregate or sum of a number of items, numbers or material.A quantity or volume.The number of elements in a set.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To total or evaluate.To succeed or have value.
Example sentence: Atheism is so senseless. When I look at the solar system, I see the earth at the right distance from the sun to receive the proper amounts of heat and light. This did not happen by chance.