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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Obviously, that means a lot of things have to happen between now and then. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 16 May 2025 That is a lot, even for a traditional American politician in Washington, D.C. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 There were a lot of big surprises throughout season 2 of Andor — from Syril’s fate on Ghorman, to Dedra’s fate on Narkina, to that final shot of the series. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 May 2025 There’s a lot of turmoil in Stillwater right now and Gundy needs a bounce back year to keep his job. 14. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 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 22 May. 2025.

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