a lot

adverb

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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There is not a lot of emphasis on factual claims, press releases, forceful statements. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025 Well, there were a lot of hateful messages yesterday. ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025 This week's quiz highlights daring discoveries, classic coffee — and a lot more. Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025 And in Russia a lot of women are too active, too independent. Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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