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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Lé Bent Sentinel Midweight Waffle Knit Zip Hoody ($280) For such a classy hoodie, the Sentinel has a lot going on. Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 The Sharks continue to expect a lot from Eklund, who is still developing. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 The Democrats failed to message to them by running their candidate as a tough-on-crime prosecutor, which, frankly, turned a lot of the Black men off. Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Delafield said voting means a lot to him, as his World War II veteran father always encouraged his kids. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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