lot: meaning, pronunciation and examples

What does “lot” mean?

1. 1

   pronouna large amount or number (in “a lot” or “lots”)

   We have a lot of homework tonight.

2. 2

   adverbmuch or often (in “a lot”)

   She travels a lot for work.

3. 3

   nounan area of land used for a purpose

   Park in the lot behind the store.

Common phrases with “lot”

• a lot of
• lots of
• thanks a lot
• parking lot

“lot” is on these word lists

• A1A1 English vocabulary (beginner)
• Common English nouns
• Common English adverbs
• English function words: pronouns, prepositions and more
• English vocabulary for numbers and quantity

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