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?

Examples of a lot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The annual United Nations climate meeting, held in locations around the world, gets a lot of attention. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024 All three pairs of shoes are also incredibly comfortable and provide a lot of support. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024 Williams still provides a lot of in-person support but also has seen a move to digital platforms, largely due to COVID and other safety concerns. Sarah Prager, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024 Knight told analyst Michael Jacks that the automaker, which owns the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands, had made a lot of progress in Europe and has begun to move to a better spot in the United States. Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a lot 

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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 5 Oct. 2024.

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