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 a locker room that’s been through a lot because the front office swung and missed on the worst quarterback trade in NFL history. Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 In addition to the help from WeightWatchers, Latifah has also had a lot of support from her close friends. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Washing a couch or sofa, professional carpet and upholstery cleaner Ben Brazell says, is more precarious than carpet cleaning because the upholstery is often a lot more expensive and much easier to damage. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 Having this one be our 16th this season means a lot more than anything else. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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