a lot

adverb
UK: /ə ˈlɒt/
US: /ə ˈlɑːt/

  1. A large amount or quantity.

    1. I have a lot of toys to play with today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spends a lot of time reading books in the library, which is enriching her knowledge. [ ] [ ]

  2. Very often or to a great extent.

    1. I like to swim a lot in the summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. He travels a lot for his job, visiting different countries every month for meetings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

much many a great deal plenty
a lot noun

  1. A large number or amount of something.

    1. We ate a lot of cake at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a lot of traffic this morning, causing significant delays for commuters. [ ] [ ]
a lot interjection

  1. Used to express strong agreement or acceptance.

    1. "Do you want pizza?" "A lot!" [ ] [ ]
    2. "Is this movie good?" "A lot! You should definitely watch it sometime soon." [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a lot" in English means: A large amount or quantity., Very often or to a great extent..

The phonetic transcription of "a lot" is /ə ˈlɒt/ in British English and /ə ˈlɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a lot": much, many, a great deal, plenty.

Example usage of "a lot": "I have a lot of toys to play with today.". More examples on the page.