1. present participle of amount; totaling or adding up to a particular sum or quantity
2. present participle of amount; being equivalent to or having the same effect as something

Examples

• The bills are amounting to more than we expected.
• Her savings are amounting to several thousand dollars.
• The evidence is amounting to a strong case against him.
• The delays are amounting to a serious problem.
• His efforts are amounting to nothing without proper support.
• The donations are amounting to a significant sum for charity.