a whole lot

noun
UK: /ə hoʊl lɒt/
US: /ə hoʊl lɑːt/

  1. A large amount or quantity of something.

    1. I have a whole lot of toys that I don't play with anymore. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spent a whole lot of money on new clothes for her trip to Europe. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

much a lot great deal
a whole lot adverb

  1. Very much or to a great extent; used to emphasize degree.

    1. I like pizza a whole lot, it is my favourite food. [ ] [ ]
    2. He cares a whole lot about his family and always puts them first in his life. [ ] [ ]
a whole lot interjection

  1. Used to express strong agreement or approval.

    1. Do you want to go to the park? A whole lot! [ ] [ ]
    2. Did you enjoy the concert? A whole lot, it was the best show I've seen in years! [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "a whole lot": much, a lot, great deal.

Example usage of "a whole lot": "I have a whole lot of toys that I don't play with anymore.". More examples on the page.