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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Actors get a lot of a lot of praise and all that; shows’ success live or die with the crew. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2025 Flying can be a pain for a lot of reasons, but your travel outfit doesn't have to be one. Martha Sorren, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025 In addition to being one of the most talented musicians of our time, he’s been nominated for a lot of awards. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025 The team will need more from him than it’s seen for a lot of this year. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 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 17 Feb. 2025.

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