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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And given how MoviePass’ legacy just became even more tarnished by former CEO Mitch Lower pleading guilty to fraud, Stubs is probably looking a lot more attractive by comparison now. Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025 There are a lot of really good players across the league, who can be acquired to build a better NHL team. Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 Cryptocurrency investments present the perfect storm for scammers by appearing to offer the opportunity to make a lot of money while being complicated and not closely regulated. Steve Weisman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 With Eraserhead, Elephant Man and Dune to his credit, Mr. Lynch had already established his beachhead inside the realm of the bizarre, but this latest venture takes him a lot further. Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for a lot 

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 Jan. 2025.

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