CEFR A1

a lot

adverb

Meaning

A large quantity or number of something.

Examples

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

Synonyms: much, many, plenty, numerous

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a lot (A1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ə ˈlɑt/

Definition

A large quantity or number of something.

Examples

She knows a lot about ancient history.
There were a lot of people at the concert.
He has a lot of friends in different countries.

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

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