a lot

adverb

Synonyms of a lotnext
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?

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My grandmother was such a singular, hilarious Southern woman, a Southern lady who had a lot of faith. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025 The kitchen also has a stainless steel double sink, a dining area that doubles as a handy desk for working from home, plus quite a lot of cabinetry. New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025 Venezuela is blessed with a lot of geologic resource and bounty. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025 Brooke’s issues with food and her grades aren’t excuses, but rather signs of someone who’s been going through a lot. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a lot

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 19 Dec. 2025.

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