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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Still a lot more to learn Gary said archaeology has been ongoing at Colonial Williamsburg since 1928. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Set the scene In a northern section of Beijing, away from the tourist hustle and bustle, this property attracts a lot of regional travelers. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 Texas’ pen ranks first in the league in ERA — by a lot — and has kept the club afloat. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026 Then there are a lot more questions to be asked. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 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 15 May. 2026.

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