Quantity or Degree: English Vocabulary List

suggesting a substantial contrast from what is expected or desired

"The store is far from my house."

"The restaurant is far from here so we will need to take a taxi or drive there."

used to add extra or supplementary information

"In addition to tea he likes coffee."

"In addition to his regular job he also volunteers at the local animal shelter on weekends."

used to indicate a quantity or amount that surpasses a specified limit

"He earned in excess of one million dollars."

"The car can reach speeds in excess of one hundred fifty miles per hour on a race track."

used to indicate the number or proportion of elements that meet a specific condition within a larger set

"Three out of five agreed."

"According to the survey, seven out of ten employees expressed satisfaction with the new workplace policies."

beyond what is expected, required, or usual

"Over and above his salary he gets bonuses."

"Over and above his regular duties he also helps with training new employees at work."

used to emphasize that something is minimal or not at all

"I am not tired in the least."

"I am not in the least worried about the exam because I have studied very hard for it."

with a very slow rate

"The traffic was moving at a snail's pace."

"The traffic was moving at a snail's pace because of the accident on the motorway ahead."

used to express the limit or extent of something, often indicating a range or scope

"As far as the eye can see."

"As far as the budget is concerned we have enough money to complete the project on time."

used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

"He loved her as much."

"As much as I like you I cannot give you any special treatment over the other candidates."

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

"Work on top of chores."

"She had to complete the urgent project on top of her already demanding workload and family responsibilities."

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

"You can choose up to three items."

"You can invite up to ten guests to the wedding so please send me the list soon."