quite a lot
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Meaning · English
A large amount or quantity
Literally: a good deal of something
Register: neutral
Examples
I have quite a lot of work to do today
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); 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 “quite a lot” mean?
A large amount or quantity Literally: a good deal of something
Is “quite a lot” formal or informal?
quite a lot is generally neutral.