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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Coby White’s influence There’s a distinct difference with the Hornets’ second unit and that has a lot to do with Coby White’s arrival. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026 In the building, there’s a central elevator bank and not a lot of stairs—none to the Drawing Room or Locanda; to the spa, gym, or pool; to any of the rooms. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026 The agents swarming the car to detain Rodriguez knew a lot about her and her husband, Medina said. Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026 But 12 months is a lot of runway for a young player whose all-court ingenuity, appetite for improvement and ability to shed setbacks have generated lift. Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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