lot (/lɒt/)
noun, pronoun · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /lɒt/
Meaning
Meaning: a large amount
A large number or amount, usually used as ‘a lot’ or ‘lots’.
Examples
🗣 There were a lot of people at the market.
Etymology
From Old English ‘hlot’ (portion, share).
How & Where It’s Used
Extremely common; ‘a lot’ is two words, often misspelled as one.
Tags: everyday, quantity