A lot: meaning, definitions and examples

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a lot

 

[ ə lɒt ]

Noun / Adverb
Context #1 | Noun

many

A large number or amount of something.

Synonyms

many, numerous, plenty

Examples of usage

  • There were a lot of people at the party.
  • She has a lot of experience in that field.
  • We have a lot of work to do before the deadline.
Context #2 | Adverb

often

Very much or very often.

Synonyms

frequently, much, often

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys dancing a lot.
  • He talks a lot about his travels.
  • They go out to eat a lot.

Translations

Translations of the word "a lot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 muito

🇮🇳 बहुत सारा

🇩🇪 viel

🇮🇩 banyak

🇺🇦 багато

🇵🇱 dużo

🇯🇵 たくさん

🇫🇷 beaucoup

🇪🇸 mucho

🇹🇷 çok

🇰🇷 많이

🇸🇦 كثير

🇨🇿 hodně

🇸🇰 veľa

🇨🇳 很多

🇸🇮 veliko

🇮🇸 mikið

🇰🇿 көп

🇬🇪 ბევრი

🇦🇿 çox

🇲🇽 mucho

Etymology

The phrase 'a lot' originated from the Middle English word 'lot' meaning 'a large number or amount'. Over time, the word 'lot' evolved to be used in the context of quantity and frequency, leading to the modern usage of 'a lot' to describe a large quantity or frequency of something.