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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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In addition to premiums and out-of-pocket costs, you have a lot to think about.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

"He left a lot of music behind... forever and ever."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Now it’s a lot about plot and action or character — not so much setting and scene location, which is what you get with Tolstoy or John Dos Passos.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

That’s a lot for the market to digest.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“I have a lot of Elders who will need rides in November. Your help will be appreciated.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith