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 devices are especially accurate in high-traffic areas that have a lot of Apple users around (unlike many other trackers that lack precision in busy locations). Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 The 25-year-old discusses book content galore with her 400,000 followers, but a lot of her content has also expanded to include film and television. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025 This week's quiz highlights TV treasures, weather wonders and a lot more. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025 From scheduling naps to packing (and remembering) the diaper bag, the mental load of parenting is a lot. Emma Guillen, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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