lot — a large number or amount; a great deal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large number or amount; a great deal
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My mom bought a lot of snacks, but I ate a lot in one day!
- The empty lot next to our school became a smartphone graveyard.
- Thanks a lot! Now I have a lot more work to do.
lot
NOUN[/lɑːt/]
a large number or amount; a great deal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'hlot', originally meaning 'a draw of lots' or 'something that determines fate'. The sense of 'a portion of land' developed from the practice of distributing land by lottery, while the modern meaning of 'a large quantity' evolved from the notion of an allotted share or portion.
Breakdown
hlot (Old English root meaning 'lot, draw, fate') developed into the modern English 'lot' with the 'h' dropping in pronunciation over time, preserving the original semantic range from chance/fate to allocated portion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom bought a lot of snacks, but I ate a lot in one day!”
“The empty lot next to our school became a smartphone graveyard.”
“Thanks a lot! Now I have a lot more work to do.”
“It's my lot to always lose my keys right before important meetings.”
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