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?

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The $49 destination fee covers a lot. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 For me, Juun helped me a lot with my dancing. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026 Being back on the circuit looks a lot different. Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 Melling has a lot to do with that embrace. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.

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