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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There’s a lot of hard work that goes into being a shopping writer, but there’s a lot of play, too. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Harry's book 'Spare' was especially venomous toward the family and caused a lot of hurt. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026 This moment means a lot to me, man. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 The honest answer is that quality across Turkish clinics varies a lot, so the name on the door matters more than the country itself. Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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