a lot

adverb

1
: to a considerable degree or extent : much, lots
This is a lot nicer.
I liked it a lot. [=very much]
2
: often, frequently
Do you travel a lot?

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Turns out a lot has changed, including her new role as CEO of Domaine Carneros in Napa in 2020—starting on their first harvest day, no less—paired with COVID-19 and California wildfires. Jenn Rice, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 On the surface, this decision makes a lot of sense. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 The state has been losing a lot of money to Illinois and Michigan, which have legalized marijuana, over the years, Tallian said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 This can put a lot of stress on those helpers, and ultimately up your chances of injury there. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a lot

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of a lot was in 1821

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“A lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20lot. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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