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

There’s a lot to unpack here, both with Fordham and the coaster itself, designed by the park’s owner in honor of his dad, who founded Fun Spot America. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

There are going to be a lot of ups and downs during the Love Island USA reunion. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

His mention of Israel and the war in Gaza has drawn a lot of criticism. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Because a lot of them are very angry at Republicans, to be honest with you. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 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