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tantamount - Dictionary definition and meaning for tantamount

TANTAMOUNT

(adj.) being essentially equal to something
"it was as good as gold", "a wish that was equivalent to a command", "his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt"
synonyms : equivalent

Mnemonics for tantamount

(Tag: ) ta-n-ta; an equal amount of 'ta' on both sides of 'n'.
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(Tag: ) Tantamount and Paramount are similar in sound but have different meanings. While tantamount means, equivalent, paramount means chief in importance.
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(Tag: ) tantamount: t+(ant)+t=amount ... so the deed is 'equivalent' or 'equal to'(=) something...
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