Definition for a lot

Alternative spellings
  • alot
Noun phrase
a lot
  1. many
    • I have a lot of things(literally) Plural of thing. to say.
Adverbial phrase
  1. very much
    • ThanksUsed to express appreciation or gratitude. a lot for listeningOf something that listens, or is used in order to listen. to me.
  2. often
    • I go swimmingPresent participle of "to swim". a lot.
Related terms
alot
lots
tons
loads

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