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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Experts agreed that although this timeline of goals can work for a lot of people, everyone’s circumstances are different. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 This can include wet grasses and muds or dry grounds with a lot of give. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025 He’s got the kind of skillset that will be attractive to a lot of teams. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025 Deep-cleaning my house used to leave me with a lot of plastic bags, paper, and plastic containers to throw away. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a lot

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 29 Apr. 2025.

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