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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The property is situated on a lot spanning 6,500 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 And then her coming to the Soft Bar opening really meant a lot. Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 June 2026 In that post, Wyden, a staunch Democrat, sounded a lot like Florida's Rick Scott, one of the most conservative members of the Senate. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 June 2026 It’s been a lot easier that way opposed to just the overnight success that some friends have. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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