A large number or amount; a great deal. Read on for synonym and other words for A lot.
A lot in a sentence
They got a lot of help from their friends.
"A lot" 14 synonyms and related terms with examples
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plenty
Implies a sufficient, often more than adequate, amount.
There is plenty of food for everyone.
numerous
Highlights a large number, often in countable terms.
He made numerous attempts to solve the problem.
many
Indicates a large count or quantity of specific items.
Many people attended the concert.
a great deal
Suggests a significant amount, often in terms of time or effort.
She spends a great deal of time on her hobbies.
a multitude
Refers to a very large number, often used for abstract concepts or problems.
The project had a multitude of challenges.
ample
Implies more than sufficient, often enough to meet needs.
There was ample evidence to support the theory.
abundant
Significantly large in number or quantity, often associated with natural resources or supplies.
The garden produced an abundant supply of vegetables.
a large quantity
Describes a large amount in numerical or measurable terms.
He received a large quantity of letters.
scores
Refers to a large group, often used in less formal contexts to denote many people.
Scores of people protested the new policy.
a wealth
Often used metaphorically to describe a large amount of useful, non-tangible qualities, like knowledge or experience.
She has a wealth of experience in the industry.
heaps
Informal term implying large piles or masses of items.
There were heaps of toys on the floor.
tons
Informal measurement indicating an excessively large number or amount.
She received tons of compliments on her performance.
loads
Informal term suggesting a large, often unmanageable, amount or quantity.
We have loads of work to finish by tomorrow.
a vast number
Emphasizes an extremely large numerical count, often used in abstract contexts.
A vast number of theories have been proposed.
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Examples of a lot on Reddit
"A lot" is used in real world conversations right now:
Huge shoutout to Kevin O'Leary: "Definition of the market is speculation. If you are short you know run a new risk that these effective social media vigilantes are going to come after you and squeeze you and its good because it will make a lot of hedge funds think for a second time before shorting." posted on wallstreetbets
My dad spent over 20 minutes writing this graduation note for me. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009 and has had 3 brain surgeries and a lot of radiation. Writing is extremely difficult for him but he still managed to write this on my card. I’m keeping this forever. (OC) posted on MadeMeSmile
Earlier this week I posted a photo that my dad, an artist who has been struggling with depression, had drawn. He was overwhelmed with the response, and said I could post another if I wanted! I had a lot of requests for more of his work, so here’s another piece he’s done. posted on pics
In Norway you get a small amount of money for recycling bottles/cans. They're often collected by poor people, homeless etc. A lot of our trash cans has these holders around them so people don't have to search through the trash to collect them posted on HumansBeingBros
Netflix got booed at Cannes, but it's not responsible for killing movies; at least it finances auteurs. A lot of blame should go to the major studios, which have become sequel and franchise-obsessed posted on movies
My father has early onset Alzheimer's. I brought my new dog home for Christmas this year, and he said, 'I know I'm going to forget a lot, but I'm going to remember this dog for a long time.' posted on pics
[OC] Had my facial reconstruction surgery 2 months ago. Was called Megamind, Ken Griffey Jr, Jimmy Nuetron, etc etc. 8 weeks later and feeling a lot more confident in how I look 😊 posted on MadeMeSmile
The good people at r/toastme recommended me to put it here. Nearly 2 years in a wheelchair from an MS relapse. 3 months of training and here I am. Not a lot, but means everything! posted on nextfuckinglevel
I'm a wildlife photographer. When I posted this picture a lot of people commented they had no idea that deer shed their antlers every year. Well, this is what it looks like. posted on interestingasfuck
We give rude elderly people the benefit of the doubt because they've been through a lot, but there's a decent chance that old person has been an asshole their whole life. posted on Showerthoughts
Weird random fact 🙃
A pangram is a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet at least once. A famous example is "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."