LookItUpa lot
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ə ˈlɑːt/ · UK /ə ˈlɒt/
a lot means: A large amount or number of something.
pronoun
A large amount or number of something.
- We have a lot of time.
- She bought a lot of books yesterday.
- Do you need a lot of help?
adverb
To a great degree or by a large amount.
- Thanks a lot for your help.
- I like this song a lot.
- The new tickets cost a lot more.
Many times or on many occasions.
- We walk here a lot.
- She called a lot last summer.
- Do you eat out a lot?
phrase
A large amount or number of something.
- There is a lot of food.
- We met a lot of friendly people.
- Did you spend a lot of money?
To a great degree or by a large amount.
- I miss you a lot.
- Your advice helped me a lot.
- Is this phone a lot cheaper than yours?
Many times or on many occasions.
- He visits us a lot.
- We played cards a lot during the holiday.
- Have you been travelling a lot lately?
adjective
So difficult, intense, or upsetting that you find it hard to deal with.
- This week has been a lot.
- Losing her job and moving house was a lot.
- Is all this news a lot to take in?
Questions about a lot
What does a lot mean?
A large amount or number of something.
What is a lot in other languages?
Türkçe: çok · Español: mucho · Français: beaucoup · Deutsch: viel · Italiano: molto · 日本語: たくさん
How do you pronounce a lot?
In American English /ə ˈlɑːt/; in British English /ə ˈlɒt/.
How do you use a lot in a sentence?
We have a lot of time. She bought a lot of books yesterday.
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