a lot

adverb

1
: to a considerable degree or extent : much, lots
This is a lot nicer.
I liked it a lot. [=very much]
2
: often, frequently
Do you travel a lot?

Examples of a lot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So a lot of it is energy and humour and being genuine. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 Zoey has a lot of times been fairly accused of being a narcissist and being a little too self-centered. Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024 When your window glass lets in a lot of heat and UV rays, your inside temps are harder to keep comfortable. Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024 In movies like Tangerine and The Florida Project, he’s always shown a knack for doing a lot with a little. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 May 2024 But unlike regular yogurt, Greek yogurt has a lot of one of its main proteins, called whey, drained out or strained. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 In the streaming era, the syndication sales that previously made a lot of money for actors, writers, directors and producers slowed to a trickle as platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video bought out all rights to their original content commissions for 10 years or more. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 May 2024 Yes, this city on the shores of Lake Michigan is getting a lot of attention. Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2024 Detroit is different than a lot of other cities in America. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of a lot was in 1821

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“A lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20lot. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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