0 to become a particular amount: --
1 to be the same as something, or to have the same effect as something: --
His behaviour amounted to serious professional misconduct.
He gave what amounted to an apology on behalf of his company.
2 to become or add up to a particular amount: --
3 to be the same as something, or to have the same effect as something: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.