Definitions

a lot

[uh lot] / ə ˈlɒt /

ADVERB

greatly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

entirely substantially totally wholly

STRONG

considerably emphatically exceedingly extremely highly immensely incredibly infinitely intensely largely markedly notably powerfully tremendously

WEAK

all all in all altogether wholesale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

barely hardly

STRONG

inconsiderably insignificantly

WEAK

mildly rarely

NOUN

abundance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

great deal lots mass

STRONG

bulk bunch bundle clump collection heaps loads tons

WEAK

acres batch cargo galore gobs legion legions load oodles plethora reams scad scads slathers slew stock store volume wad whole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

little

STRONG

bit few

WEAK

couple

Example Sentences

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"You could then use your chemical thrusters to quickly move to look at interesting features. You could have a lot more flexibility to do a lot more things."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“Being Latina and living in L.A. right now, that hit so close to home. I have a lot of experience wishing for the safety of the people in my community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It's clear Epstein appeared to spend a lot of time cultivating such people.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This is not the world’s biggest problem, but it has created a lot more friction when I’ve tried to use my top sports apps to, well, check sports scores.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

“You’re here, but not here. Nate and I hardly see you anymore. And you’ve missed a lot of swim.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

a lot

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