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

Corlys has a lot of baggage from the past two seasons, having lost his daughter and son and then his wife. — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026

If your region sees a lot of snow and ice, this is vital to avoid frozen pipes, which can be a pain to return home to. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Plus, there is a lot of microbial activity that contributes to the soil structure. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for a lot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot