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?

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For one, Mahomes is taking a lot of shots for this early in season. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 There was a lot of concern about how the Razorbacks' defense would hang with a faster, more talented offense, and so far the answer is not to Arkansas' liking. Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025 However, there was still a lot of scope for improvement. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025 There are a lot of lonely people out there. Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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