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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Outdoor bathrooms were a lot of fun. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 And at 421 Broome, an 8,000-square-foot penthouse with six terraces and a lot of marble sold in 2021 for $49 million. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026 The company’s shares are down 16% year to date as investors worry its businesses are being eaten up by competitors and that Copilot’s user base leaves a lot to be desired. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 June 2026 Because of those third-place teams, there are a lot of variables on which teams will advance. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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