a lot

Meaning 1: Quantity

A large quantity or number of something.

Examples

• She knows a lot about ancient history.
• There were a lot of people at the concert.

Meaning 2: Adverbial Phrase

To a great extent; very much.

Examples

• He talks a lot.
• She likes him a lot.

Pronunciation: /ə ˈlɑt/

How to Use a lot

a lot of (prepositional phrase)

A large quantity or number of something. — "She has a lot of books."

a lot (adverb)

To a great extent; very much. — "He worries a lot."

Synonyms of a lot

Words with a similar meaning to a lot:

• much
• many
• plenty
• numerous

Antonyms of a lot

Words with the opposite meaning to a lot:

• a little
• few
• hardly any