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?

Examples of a lot in a Sentence

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The unit is situated on a lot spanning 4,100 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026 Recycling does a lot more than keep waste out of crowded landfills; there also are environmental, economic, and community benefits. Tara Molina, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026 But as has been discussed, there is a lot more to the issue underneath the noise. Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Adapting the film for the screen meant bringing a lot of these memorable locations to life, a task that director Brett Haley took very seriously. Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 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 26 Jan. 2026.

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