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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In the future, traveling around Europe by train should become a lot easier and less time-consuming with the launch of Nox in 2027. Michele Robson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Unfortunately, the Balkans are still a very patriarchal place, and a lot of women just aren’t seen or treated as equal members. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025 Without these funds in place, a lot of the new music discovery and support apparatus is imperiled. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025 All the extras make for a lot of nooks and crannies for any leaky food or spilled beer to get into. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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