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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Those, to me, were the people that had a lot more to say after the reunion ended. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 June 2026 Seven years later, the FDA has given Colorado the go-ahead, but there's still a lot to be done. Alan Gionet, CBS News, 17 June 2026 The screenplay grows more complex and rewarding as the central relationship weakens, effectively forcing Sonya to deal with her exhausting boyfriend (Levon Hawke) and pushing Coley to connect with her father who, for whatever reason, spends a lot of time hand-making turquoise jewelry. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026 On the subject of speculative energy, galleries spoke about how Tuesday’s consistent, solid sales rhythm seemed a lot healthier in that regard. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for a lot

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 17 Jun. 2026.

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