a lot of

adverb
UK: /ə ˈlɒt ɒv/
US: /ə ˈlɑːt ʌv/

  1. A large quantity or number of something.

    1. I have a lot of books to read this summer [ ] [ ]
    2. There were a lot of people at the concert last weekend which made it crowded. [ ] [ ]

  2. Frequently, very often.

    1. We talk a lot about our plans for the future [ ] [ ]
    2. She travels a lot for her job, visiting many different countries each year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

many much a great deal numerous
a lot of noun

  1. A large quantity or number.

    1. I have a lot of work to do today [ ] [ ]
    2. They spent a lot of money on their new house, including renovations. [ ] [ ]
a lot of adjective

  1. Used to describe a large number or amount of something.

    1. There are a lot of things to consider [ ] [ ]
    2. A lot of students find the exam very challenging, requiring good preparation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a lot of" in English means: A large quantity or number of something., Frequently, very often..

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

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

Example usage of "a lot of": "I have a lot of books to read this summer". More examples on the page.