lots

noun
UK: /lɒts/
US: /lɑːts/

  1. A large number or amount of something.

    1. I have lots of friends, and I like spending time with everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has lots of experience in marketing and advertising, so she's a perfect candidate. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate a large quantity or degree.

    1. Thanks lots for your help, I really appreciate your time and effort. [ ] [ ]
    2. He cares lots about the environment, and always tries to reduce the harm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

abundance oodles very much greatly
lots plural-noun

  1. A group or set of objects or items offered for sale together, especially at an auction.

    1. The house was sold as one of the lots at the auction sale. [ ] [ ]
    2. There were several interesting lots of antiques being auctioned off this afternoon. [ ] [ ]
lots interjection

  1. Used to express agreement or acceptance, or to show support for an idea.

    1. Lots, let's go to the park and play some games together. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lots, I'd love to join you for a movie tonight, it will be so interesting. [ ] [ ]
lots adverb

  1. Used informally as an adverb to mean 'very much' or 'a great deal'.

    1. I like this song lots, and I can listen to it all the day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She misses her family lots since she moved to a new country for work. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lots" in English means: A large number or amount of something., Used to indicate a large quantity or degree..

The phonetic transcription of "lots" is /lɒts/ in British English and /lɑːts/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lots": abundance, oodles, very much, greatly.

Example usage of "lots": "I have lots of friends, and I like spending time with everyone.". More examples on the page.