a lot of something
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Meaning · English
A large quantity of something
Literally: many things
Register: neutral
Examples
I have a lot of work to do today
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a lot of something” mean?
A large quantity of something Literally: many things
Is “a lot of something” formal or informal?
a lot of something is generally neutral.