Tantamount – Having the same degree of seriousness; virtually the same severity
(Pronounced tan-tuh-mownt)
To remember the definition of the word tantamount, use the following mnemonic:
Tan to an amount (tantamount) that is equivalent to the colour of this orange.
Examples of tantamount in a sentence
Sponging off your mother at age 35 is tantamount to being a lazy bum.
To leave a dog in a hot car is tantamount to torture.
Many consider the old man's efforts of cooking for the homeless tantamount to charity.
